Senator Josh Hawley Announces Intent to Challenge January 6 Certification of Electors, With Stunning Response From Walmart Earlier today Missouri Senator Josh Hawleyannounced his intent to challenge the January 6th congressional certification of the electors. A group of approximately 30 House representatives, led by Mo Brooks, will be challenging from the lower chamber. This sets up a dynamic where formal electoral challenges from both chambers of congress will be taking place based on evidence of election fraud in several key states. The objection will initiate a debate and roll-call vote to certify electors within both the House and Senate. Vice-President Mike Pence will preside over the debate in the Senate.