McCarthy Appointee Opposed Capitol Fence For SOTU

Congress Minutes reports:

The Capitol Police Board, a three-member body that makes security decisions for the Capitol complex, split 2-1 last week in favor of erecting a temporary security fence ahead of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, according to two people familiar with the decision.

The lone vote against the plan: William McFarland, the House’s newly minted sergeant at arms.

It’s unclear why McFarland opposed the fence installation. His Senate counterpart, Karen Gibson, and Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton both voted in favor of installing the temporary fencing. The three officials make up the Capitol Police Board.

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