Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2021 | House · vote #197 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 222–190 | See who voted → |
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This resolution establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
The select committee must (1) conduct an investigation of the relevant facts and circumstances relating to the attack on the Capitol; (2) identify, review, and evaluate the causes of and the lessons learned from this attack; and (3) submit a report containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to prevent future acts of violence, domestic terrorism, and domestic violent extremism, and to improve the security of the U.S. Capitol Complex and other American democratic institutions.
The select committee consists of 13 Members of the House appointed by the Speaker; 5 must be appointed after consultation with the minority leader. The resolution gives the select committee specified powers, including the authority to hold hearings, receive evidence, and issue subpoenas. It also requires other House committees to share relevant records with the select committee within 14 days of the resolution's adoption or receipt of such records.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 503: Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-503/
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