They were supposed to discuss the issues regarding the election. I think over 130 complaints were final that were to be discussed on January 6 instead, Pelosi McConnell, all of them conspired to throw chaos into the day without having the proper security in place. In fact, the Washington police let people in they were obviously instigators and activist from the FBI. This is a bunch of crap. Pence is a traitor.
They wanted the pro-Trump electorate to suffer heinous brand damage so that the challenges being lodged by various legislators, including Cruz, to the electoral college tallies from various states, would be painted with the same tar brush. Mission accomplished and it gave Pence cover.