The votes are in. 35 Republicans thought it worth investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot in the Capitol to overturn the election of Joe Biden.

From Arkansas, Reps. French Hill and Steve Womack supported a bipartisan study.

Dedicated supporters of seditionists Rick Crawford and Bruce Westerman, who crouched on a toilet with a ceremonial sword that day, voted with those who think a frontal assault on the American democracy isn’t worth a deeper look.

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PS: Hold applause for Hill and Womack. They issued statements suggesting the commission is needed to look into management by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, not the murderous rioters encouraged by the Trumplicans.

 

 

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