Republicans Block Inaugural Resolution Recognizing Biden’s Win
- Top GOP leaders reject action by inauguration planning panel
- Democrats say work needs to start on inaugural efforts
Senator Roy Blunt speaks following the Senate Republican leadership vote with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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Republicans on the congressional panel planning inauguration ceremonies blocked a resolution stating that they were preparing for the swearing-in of President-elect Joe Biden, as President Donald Trump’s continues his bitter battle over the election result.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Roy Blunt and House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy voted against the resolution in the six-member committee, which is evenly split between the two parties, infuriating the panel’s Democratic members.