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The count of the Electoral College ballots during a joint session of the 117th United States Congress, pursuant to the Electoral Count Act, on January 6–7, 2021, was the final step to confirm President-elect Joe Biden 's victory in the 2020 presidential election over President Donald Trump . The event drew unprecedented attention because of ...
Congress convened a joint session on January 6, 2021, to count electoral votes by state and confirm the result of the presidential election. As president of the Senate, Vice President Mike Pence (R) presided over the proceedings. On January 7, Pence declared former Vice President Joe Biden (D) the winner of the presidential election with 306 ...
Jan 7, 2021 · John Muyskens. Updated Jan. 7 at 12:48 p.m. Congress has completed the count of electoral college votes, with Vice President Mike Pence declaring President-elect Joe Biden the winner early ...
Jan 7, 2021 · The House voted to reject an objection to throw out Arizona's Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden. The measure was also dismissed in the Senate. The effort failed in the House by ...
Jan 7, 2021 · The House just wrapped up its debate over an objection on Pennsylvania's electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden. The objection is expected to fail. It already failed in the Senate, the vote ...
May 20, 2024 · Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson. May 20, 2024. The United States congratulates Luis Abinader on his electoral victory as President of the Dominican Republic. We commend the Dominican people for their active participation in the democratic process and the diligent work of electoral observers in supporting a fair and transparent election.
A Joint Session of Congress will commence on January 6, 2021 in the chamber of the House of Representatives to count electoral votes received from the states. This Joint Session occurs pursuant to the Twelfth Amendment of the Constitution, which describes the fundamental procedures for electing the President and Vice President.
