WASHINGTON - A federal judge on Friday dismissed a last-gasp lawsuit led by a House Republican that aimed to give Vice-President Mike Pence the power to ove
Gohmert Appeals Dismissal of Lawsuit Seeking Clarification on Pence’s Role
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) and other plaintiffs seeking clarification on what power the vice president has during congressional sessions for counting electoral votes filed an appeal late Friday after a judge dismissed their case.
District Judge Jeremy Kernodle, a Trump appointee, ruled earlier in the day that the plaintiffs in Gohmert v. Pence lack standing.
Plaintiffs were seeking a court ruling that would uphold their view that the vice president has the “exclusive authority” to decide between competing slates of electors. They allege the Electoral Count Act of 1877 violates the Constitution because it restrains the vice president’s authority.
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Judge dismisses last-gasp lawsuit led by GOP Rep Gohmert trying to force VP Pence to to help hand election to Trump
Updated: 2 Jan 2021, 4:07
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A JUDGE dismissed the last-gasp lawsuit led by GOP Rep Gohmert trying to force Mike Pence to to help hand the election to Donald Trump, reports say.
Rep Louie Gohmert of Texas and Arizona Republicans hoped to force the vice president to throw the election to Trump when Congress meets to count the Electoral College votes – but the suit was thrown out on Friday.
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Rep Louie Gohmert and AZ Republicans hoped to force the vice president to throw the election to TrumpCredit: CSPAN
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