H.Res. 503 · 117th Congress

Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

Introduced on Jun 28, 2021 by Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-12). Latest action (Jun 30, 2021): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jun 28, 2021
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Congress
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers

Subjects

  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Civil disturbances
  • Congressional committees
  • Congressional operations and organization
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime prevention
  • Crimes against property
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • District of Columbia
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • House of Representatives
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Military command and structure
  • National Guard and reserves
  • Political movements and philosophies
  • Protest and dissent
  • State and local government operations
  • Subversive activities
  • Technology assessment
  • Terrorism
  • U.S. Capitol
  • Violent crime

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Jun 30, 2021). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Nancy PelosiD-CA-12Sponsor

No cosponsors.

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Resolution
    Jun 30, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 222–190

History

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  1. Jun 28, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Jun 28, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Jun 28, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Rules.
  4. Jun 28, 2021 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 504 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2662, H.R. 3005, H.R. 3684 and H. Res. 503. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2662, under a structured rule; one hour of general debate on H.R. 3005, under a closed rule; 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3684; and one hour of general debate on H. Res. 503, under a closed rule. Resolution provides en bloc suspension authority.
  5. Jun 29, 2021 · HouseRule H. Res. 504 passed House.
  6. Jun 30, 2021 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 504. (consideration: CR H3322-3335)
  7. Jun 30, 2021 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2662, H.R. 3005, H.R. 3684 and H. Res. 503. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2662, under a structured rule; one hour of general debate on H.R. 3005, under a closed rule; 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3684; and one hour of general debate on H. Res. 503, under a closed rule. Resolution provides en bloc suspension authority.
  8. Jun 30, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 503.
  9. Jun 30, 2021 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  10. Jun 30, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 197).(text: CR H3323-3324)House · Roll call 197
  11. Jun 30, 2021 · HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 197). (text: CR H3323-3324)House · Roll call 197
  12. Jun 30, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Committees

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.