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WASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden (all times local): 6:25 p.m. President Donald Trump has appeared to justify the violent occupation of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters. In a tweet Wednesday night, Trump said, “These are the things and events that happen when a sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously & viciously stripped away from great patriots who have been badly & unfairly treated for so long.” He added, “Go home with love & in peace. Remember this day forever!” Trump supporters breached the Capitol building
Joe Biden was formally recognized by Congress as the next U.S. president early Thursday, ending two months of failed challenges by his predecessor, Donald Trump, that exploded into violence at the U.S. Capitol as lawmakers met to ratify the election result.
US Senate rejects Trump allies objection to Pennsylvania presidential election results
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Last Updated: Jan 07, 2021, 11:29 AM IST
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After the vote, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on the Senate floor that he does not expect any more votes challenging electoral college results.
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The Senate voted 92-7 against the measure.
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Senate on Thursday morning overwhelmingly rejected a move by allies of President Donald Trump to object to Pennsylvania s certification of its presidential election results that awarded Democrat Joe Biden the victory, a vote that was delayed by a violent breach of the U.S. Capitol.