Can Congress reject Electoral College votes?
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Can Congress reject Electoral College votes?
Under the law, Congress may still reject a state’s electors if both houses decide to do so, but only when they determine either that the appointment of electors was not “lawfully certified” by the governor under the ascertainment process, or that the votes themselves were not “regularly given” by the electors.
What is the 26th amendment?
The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.
What is the 22nd amendment called?
The Twenty-second Amendment (Amendment XXII) to the United States Constitution limits the number of times a person is eligible for election to the office of President of the United States to two, and sets additional eligibility conditions for presidents who succeed to the unexpired terms of their predecessors.
What is the 22nd Amendment called?
When does Congress go into session to count electoral votes?
3 U.S. Code § 15. Counting electoral votes in Congress. Congress shall be in session on the sixth day of January succeeding every meeting of the electors.
When does Congress meet on the 6th day of January?
Congress shall be in session on the sixth day of January succeeding every meeting of the electors. The Senate and House of Representatives shall meet in the Hall of the House of Representatives at the hour of 1 o’clock in the afternoon on that day, and the President of the Senate shall be their presiding officer.
What happened at Congress on January 6?
Congress was scheduled to meet jointly on January 6 to certify the winner of the Electoral College vote, typically a ceremonial affair. In December Congressman Mo Brooks organized three White House meetings between Trump, Republican lawmakers, and others.
Does Congress have the power to object to electoral votes?
The U.S. code does allow Congress to object to electoral votes. Here’s how it works: an objection needs to be in writing and signed by at least one Senator and one Representative.