House votes to create coronavirus investigative panel GOP calls political

The House voted Thursday to create a special investigative committee to oversee the federal coronavirus response. The measure passed with mostly Democratic support over the objections of Republicans who believe the panel will be weaponized against President Trump ahead of the 2020 election.

Ahead of the 212-182 vote, House lawmakers gathered in the Capitol for an emergency legislative session to debate and vote on the creation of the new oversight panel and to pass a $484 billion funding bill to help small businesses and fund healthcare. Lawmakers donned masks and maintained social distancing in the chamber.