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Here's what to expect when Congress convenes to certify the presidential vote


Published on 2025-01-06 10:41:31 - ABC
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  • Congress is gathering for a joint session to certify the results of the 2024 election, the final step before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, after some major changes to security for the ceremony and the law that dictates how it's carried out.

The article from ABC News discusses the upcoming joint session of Congress on January 6, 2021, where members will convene to certify the Electoral College vote for the 2020 presidential election. This session, mandated by the Constitution, involves the counting of electoral votes in the presence of both the House and Senate. Vice President Mike Pence, in his role as President of the Senate, will preside over the session. The process is typically ceremonial, but this year, it has been marked by controversy due to objections from some Republican lawmakers, spurred by President Trump's claims of election fraud. These objections could lead to debates and potentially delay the certification process. The article outlines the steps involved in the certification, the potential for objections, and the historical context of such events, noting that while objections have been raised in the past, they rarely change the outcome of the election.

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[ https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/expect-congress-convenes-certify-presidential-vote/story?id=117349768 ]