U.S. Capitol Historical Society Statement Following Congress’ Rejection of a Bipartisan Commission to Study Jan. 6

Capitol History Blog / 2021 0513: Capitol Front Gate

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 28, 2021 – Today, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society released the following statement following a vote in Congress that failed to pass legislation which would have appointed a bipartisan commission to thoroughly investigate the January 6 insurrection and propose the subsequent response. Statement from U.S. Capitol Historical Society President and […]

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