A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2025, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. | ChamberLight
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A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2025, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This resolution matters because it's a crucial, constitutionally mandated step in the American democratic process. If this resolution, or a similar one, were not passed, Congress would not have a clear, agreed-upon procedure to formally count the electoral votes.
This bill ensures that on January 6, 2025, the legislative branch fulfills its duty to certify the election results, which is essential for a smooth and legitimate transition of power. It prevents ambiguity about how and when the election outcome is finalized, upholding a fundamental principle of democracy.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Congress will hold a joint session on January 6, 2025, at 1 PM to count the electoral votes.
This sets the specific time and place for the constitutionally required certification of the presidential election.
PROVISION 02
The President of the Senate (the Vice President) will preside over the joint session.
This identifies the individual responsible for leading the formal counting process.
PROVISION 03
Four "tellers" (two from the Senate, two from the House) will be appointed to open, read, and list the electoral certificates.
These individuals are designated to perform the actual counting and verification of the electoral votes.
PROVISION 04
Electoral certificates will be opened and acted upon in alphabetical order by state.
This establishes a clear, consistent, and impartial procedure for processing the votes from each state.
PROVISION 05
The President of the Senate will announce the final vote count and declare the winners of the presidential and vice-presidential elections.
This is the official declaration that formally concludes the electoral process for President and Vice President.
This resolution matters because it's a crucial, constitutionally mandated step in the American democratic process. If this resolution, or a similar one, were not passed, Congress would not have a clear, agreed-upon procedure to formally count the electoral votes.
This bill ensures that on January 6, 2025, the legislative branch fulfills its duty to certify the election results, which is essential for a smooth and legitimate transition of power. It prevents ambiguity about how and when the election outcome is finalized, upholding a fundamental principle of democracy.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Congress will hold a joint session on January 6, 2025, at 1 PM to count the electoral votes.
This sets the specific time and place for the constitutionally required certification of the presidential election.
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The President of the Senate (the Vice President) will preside over the joint session.
This identifies the individual responsible for leading the formal counting process.
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Four "tellers" (two from the Senate, two from the House) will be appointed to open, read, and list the electoral certificates.
These individuals are designated to perform the actual counting and verification of the electoral votes.
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Electoral certificates will be opened and acted upon in alphabetical order by state.
This establishes a clear, consistent, and impartial procedure for processing the votes from each state.
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The President of the Senate will announce the final vote count and declare the winners of the presidential and vice-presidential elections.
This is the official declaration that formally concludes the electoral process for President and Vice President.
Joint session of Congress to count electoral votes
GLOSSARY
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Concurrent Resolution
A measure passed by both the House and Senate, expressing their opinion or agreement on a matter, but it does not have the force of law and does not require the President's signature.
Electoral Votes
The votes cast by electors in the Electoral College, which determine the President and Vice President of the United States. Each state gets a number of electors based on its total number of representatives in Congress (House and Senate).
Joint Session
A meeting that includes members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate, usually held for a special event like a presidential address or, in this case, counting electoral votes.
Presiding Officer
The person who leads a meeting or legislative session. In this context, it refers to the Vice President of the United States, who also serves as the President of the Senate.
Tellers
Members of Congress (two from the Senate, two from the House) appointed to officially count the electoral votes during a joint session.
Certificates of the Electoral Votes
The official documents submitted by each state that list their certified electoral votes for President and Vice President.
ACTION TIMELINE
9 EVENTS
JAN 3, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
JAN 3, 25
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
FLOOR
JAN 3, 25
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7; text: CR S7)
