Jan 2, 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump’s extraordinary challenge of his election defeat by President-elect Joe Biden is becoming a defining moment for the Republican Party before next week’s joint session of Congress to confirm the Electoral College results.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is urging Republicans not to try to overturn the election, but not everyone is heeding him. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri vows to join House Republicans in objecting to the state tallies. On the other side of the party’s split, GOP Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska warns such challenges are a “dangerous ploy” threatening the nation’s civic norms.
WASHINGTON - A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject
Sen. Braun to join GOP rejection of electors from disputed states
The senators, citing a 19th Century precedent, said they will call for a commission to conduct an emergency 10-day audit of the election returns in disputed states. Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 9:30 AM EST January 3, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Senator Mike Braun released a statement Saturday ahead of the joint legislative session Jan. 6 showing he intends to join follow Republicans in rejecting the Electoral College results from disputed states.
The senators, citing a 19th Century precedent, said they will call for a commission to conduct an emergency 10-day audit of the election returns in those states, and for those states to convene special legislative sessions to certify their vote in a manner consistent with the findings of the commission’s audit.
Electoral College Results to Be Contested by Group of GOP Senators
Move by Trump allies, including Ted Cruz and James Lankford, isn’t expected to overturn Joe Biden’s win Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for their election win during a speech on the Senate floor. His remarks came a day after the Electoral College formalized Biden’s victory. Photo: Shawn Thew/EPA/Shutterstock By January 2, 2021
WASHINGTON Eleven current and incoming Republican senators said they would vote to reject the Electoral College votes of some states on Wednesday as not “lawfully certified” unless Congress appoints a commission to conduct an emergency, 10-day audit of the election results.