U.S. Senate Finally Approves Jan. 6 Police Plaque After Years of Delay

The U.S. Senate has voted to display a plaque honoring police officers who defended the Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot. Congress originally passed a law in 2022 requiring the plaque to be installed by March 2023. However, opposition from some lawmakers created a stalemate, delaying the action for over a year. The plaque will formally recognize the law enforcement response to the attack by a mob of rioters. The January 6 assault was an attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election results.