01/06/17 1:08 PM
OBJECTION TO ELECTORAL BALLOTS - During the course of the proceedings of the Joint Session, objections were raised against the certified results of the Electoral College ballots of several states. The objections, having been raised by a Representative, yet not supported by a Senator, were not recognized by the presiding officer.
01/06/17 1:07 PM
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTORAL VOTES - Beginning with the state of Alabama, the tellers proceeded with announcing the results of the Electoral College balloting. At the conclusion of the counting the Electoral ballots, the Vice President reported to the Joint Session that the votes would be recorded as follows: For the Office of President of the United States, Donald J. Trump--304, Hillary Clinton--227, Colin Powell--3, John Kasich--1, Ron Paul--1, Bernie Sanders--1, and Faith Spotted Eagle--1; and for the Office of Vice President of the United States, Michael R. Pence--305, Tim Kaine--227, Elizabeth Warren--2, Maria Cantwell--1, Susan Collins--1, Carly Fiorina--1, and Winona LaDuke--1.
01/06/17 1:07 PM
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTORAL VOTES - Beginning with the state of Alabama, the tellers proceeded with announcing the results of the Electoral College balloting.
01/06/17 1:07 PM
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTORAL VOTES - Begining with the state of Alabama, the tellers proceeded with announcing the results of the Electoral College balloting.
01/06/17 1:06 PM
JOINT SESSION CALLED TO ORDER - The Vice President called the Joint Session to order, announced the purpose of the Joint Session and directed the tellers on the part of the House and Senate to take seats at the Clerk's desk.
01/06/17 1:05 PM
JOINT SESSION CALLED TO ORDER - The Vice President called the Joint Session to order, announced the purpose of the Joint Session and directed the tellers on the part of the House and Senate to take seats at the Clerk's desk.
01/06/17 1:00 PM
APPEARANCE OF THE SENATE - The Vice President and the Members of the Senate appeared and were admitted into the House Chamber to meet with the House in a Joint Session for the purpose of certifying the Electoral College ballot count.
01/06/17 1:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 6.
01/06/17 12:02 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. today. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:55 a.m. today.
01/06/17 12:02 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. today.
