Several Republican members of Congress grew angry on Tuesday over new security systems implemented at the Capitol. The safety measures, which included metal detectors and physical pat-downs in some instances, were introduced in the wake of the deadly insurrection at the complex last week.
“You are creating a problem you do not understand the ramifications of,” Arkansas Rep. Steve Womack was heard yelling at police who were conducting the check, according to a press pool report.
He warned that the security check was going to create chaos during busy hours on the floor when members of Congress were streaming through to vote.
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