Congress to Certify Trump's 312-226 Electoral Victory on January 6, Presided by Kamala Harris

Jan 4, 2025, 06:00 PM

On January 6, 2025, Congress is set to certify Donald Trump's Electoral College victory, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The certification process, which Vice President Kamala Harris will preside over, is expected to be less tumultuous than the previous certification four years ago, which was interrupted by a violent mob of Trump supporters. The Electoral College results show Trump winning decisively with 312 votes against Harris's 226. The process has been streamlined since 2021, with the revised Electoral Count Act clarifying the vice president's ceremonial role and raising the threshold for objections to require one-fifth of each chamber's support.