Congressman LaHood explains why he voted “no” against Jan. 6th commission

Posted on June 1, 2021
Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman is setting the record straight after he voted against an independent commission to investigate the deadly capital riot on January 6th.

The 9/11 style commission, which Senate Republicans blocked, would have created a 10-member commission to hold rioters accountable.

However, Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) told WJBC’s Scott Miller, the U.S Department of Justice is investigating the riots, where more than 400 people have been arrested and charged in Federal court.

“There’s about 100 more that are targeted to be arrested when they can be hunted down. Separate from that, the Department of Homeland Security has an investigation going on; the FBI is a part of this investigation. Separately, in the House and Senate, the House Administration Committee has an internal investigation into what’s going on. And the Senate Rules Committee does.

So for me, I believe those multiple investigations have proper jurisdiction and are looking into this matter. If those are not sufficient, then I’m open-minded at a later date from looking at a commission. I don’t think it’s relevant at this point to have a commission.”

Two weeks ago, the commission passed in the House of Representatives with a 252-175 vote; but failed to pass in the Senate 54-35, with the bill needing 60 votes to pass.

LISTEN: Congressman Darin LaHood spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. 

Central Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) and Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) broke ranks and voted in favor of the commission.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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