Progressives almost take down Capitol security Bill

This is the power of using a progressive voting block and it almost worked. They need to keep this up with more progressives joining them next time.

Three progressives voted no on the Bill--Bush, Omar and Pressley--while three others merely voted present--AOC, Bowman and Tlaib. In the end it passed by only one vote. It's not so much that they're opposed to Capitol protection as that they are opposed to using the Bill to avoid an independent investigation into the cause of the January insurrection. The no votes explained:

"On January 6th, some Republican Members of Congress and the former President incited an insurrection that they refuse to accept responsibility for and continue to deny to this day. A bill that pours $1.9 billion into increased police surveillance and force without addressing the underlying threats of organized and violent white supremacy, radicalization, and disinformation that led to this attack will not prevent it from happening again. Increasing law enforcement funds does not inherently protect or safeguard the Capitol Hill or surrounding D.C. community. In fact, this bill is being passed before we have any real investigation into the events of January 6th and the failures involved because Republicans have steadfastly obstructed the creation of a January 6th commission. [...]

"While we appreciate the efforts of our colleagues to put forth a supplemental that provides necessary pay to our essential workers, there must be a comprehensive investigation and response to the attack on our Capitol and our democracy, one that addresses the root cause of the insurrection: white supremacy. This bill prioritizes more money for a broken system that has long upheld and protected the white supremacist violence we saw on display that day."