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Procedure for Counting Electoral Votes for US President and Vice President

This document outlines the rules and schedule for counting the electoral votes for the President and Vice President of the United States. It ensures transparency in the process by establishing how and when Congress will convene to officially certify the election results, which is crucial for the nation's political stability.
Key points
Congress will meet on January 6, 2021, at 1 PM in the House of Representatives to count electoral votes.
Designated officials (tellers) will open and read electoral vote certificates in alphabetical order by state.
The results will be announced by the President of the Senate, officially confirming the elected President and Vice President.
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Status: Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SCONRES_1
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Process start date: 2021-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2021, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SCONRES_1.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress will meet on January 6, 2021, at 1 PM in the House of Representatives to count electoral votes.
  • Designated officials (tellers) will open and read electoral vote certificates in alphabetical order by state.
  • The results will be announced by the President of the Senate, officially confirming the elected President and Vice President.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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