Original sentence: Curiously, some of the Republicans who participated already had access to the hearings since the members of the House Oversight, Intelligence, and Foreign Affairs Committees were welcomed to attend and ask questions (which many did).Jordan appeared in televised meetings not wearing a customary jacket but instead attired in shirtsleeves and a tie
Edited sentence: "  In the 116th Congress, the chair and twelve Democratic members of the House Intelligence Committee were appointed by the speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, who is an ex-officio member, as is the House minority leader, Kevin McCarthy, who appointed the ranking member, Devin Nunes, and eight other Republicans.Curiously, some of the Republicans who participated already did have access to the hearings since the members of the House Oversight, Intelligence, and Foreign Affairs Committees were welcomed to attend and ask questions (which many did).Each side gets equal time to question witnesses appearing before the committee.Jordan, in a style, appeared in televised meetings not wearing a customary jacket but instead attired in shirtsleeves and a tie