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From Fox News: The House and Senate will meet on Monday in a Joint Session of Congress to certify the results of the 2024 presidential vote.
The Capitol riot and contretemps over certification of the 2020 presidential election converted the quadrennial, often sleepy affair of certifying the Electoral College into a full-blown national security event. Congressional security officials began erecting 10-foot-high fencing around the outer perimeter of the Capitol complex over the past few days. Some of the fences extend beyond the usual “Capitol Square” which includes the Capitol building itself. One such fence was all the way around the outer boundaries of the Russell Senate Park.
One of the great ironies in the American political system is that the person who lost the race for the presidency often presides over their own defeat. In this case, Vice President Harris. Harris remains the vice president until Jan. 20. That also means she continues as president of the Senate.
In preparation for the ceremonial certification, official Capitol tours have been suspended, and vehicular traffic on streets around the Capitol complex has been restricted Monday morning.
The report explains how the proceedings take place:
Johnson will call the House to order around 1 p.m. EST on Monday. House Sergeant at Arms Bill McFarland will announce the arrival of Harris and senators as they enter the House chamber. Members of the House Administration Committee and Senate Rules Committee will serve as “tellers” to assist in the tabulation of the electoral votes.
Harris will declare that the House and Senate are meeting in the Joint Session and announce “that the certificates (of election) are authentic and correct in form.”
Kamala Harris announced on social media Monday morning, “Today, I will perform my constitutional duty as Vice President to certify the results of the 2024 election. This duty is a sacred obligation — one I will uphold guided by love of country, loyalty to our Constitution, and unwavering faith in the American people.”
Today, I will perform my constitutional duty as Vice President to certify the results of the 2024 election. This duty is a sacred obligation — one I will uphold guided by love of country, loyalty to our Constitution, and unwavering faith in the American people. pic.twitter.com/w21HzdNxGs
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) January 6, 2025
Trump announced on Truth Social Monday morning, “CONGRESS CERTIFIES OUR GREAT ELECTION VICTORY TODAY — A BIG MOMENT IN HISTORY. MAGA!”
Washington, D.C. is currently experiencing a snowstorm, but lawmakers say that won’t stop the certification.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) posted the following video Monday morning, saying she has been waiting for this day for four years.
WATCH BELOW:
January 6th President Trump’s Election Certification Day!!! pic.twitter.com/hQRH5huclU
— Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) January 6, 2025
Rep. Mike Collins wrote Sunday night, “I don’t care if we’re getting 10 feet of snow tomorrow—I will be in the office working and ready to certify the election for @realDonaldTrump and @JDVance. Stop by. Will have hot chocolate.”
I don’t care if we’re getting 10 feet of snow tomorrow—I will be in the office working and ready to certify the election for @realDonaldTrump and @JDVance. Stop by. Will have hot chocolate.
— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) January 6, 2025
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) announced, “I’m in DC. Regardless of the snow, I will be voting to certify the election. He won, It’s our constitutional duty.”
I’m in DC. Regardless of the snow, I will be voting to certify the election. He won, It’s our constitutional duty.
— Jared Moskowitz (@JaredEMoskowitz) January 6, 2025
This is the historic day that we will certify the 2024 election of Donald J. Trump! MAGA 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ytfKqprG1v
— Rep. Keith Self (@RepKeithSelf) January 6, 2025
On November 5th, YOU sent a clear message to world.
Today at 1:00 PM, members of the House and Senate will convene for a Joint Session of Congress.
VP Harris will announce the results of the election in each state.
And President Trump’s historic 2024 victory will be certified. pic.twitter.com/S4AATTM513
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) January 6, 2025
Today we certify President Trump’s election. ✨
— Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) January 6, 2025
Heading to the Capitol in the beautiful snow today to certify the election for President Trump after his LANDSLIDE VICTORY! Only 14 days until 47 is sworn in. #MAGA 🇺🇲 pic.twitter.com/ghGuekpkyz
— Mary Miller (@Miller_Congress) January 6, 2025
A user’s manual to certifying the presidential election https://t.co/eRtWPNvAK0
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 4, 2025
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