Congress certifies Trump's Electoral College victory

The transcript covers the certification of the 2024 U.S. presidential election results. It details the process of reading and tallying electoral votes, with Donald Trump receiving 312 votes and Kamala Harris receiving 226. JD Vance and Tim Wells received the same number of votes for Vice President. The session concluded with Kamala Harris certifying the results, marking a peaceful transition of power. The event was noted for its lack of objections and cordial atmosphere.

What was the role of the tellers during the electoral vote tallying process?

• To organize the inauguration ceremony

• To announce the new President

• To deliver the results to the President of the Senate

• To count the popular votes

How many electoral votes did Donald J. Trump receive in the 2024 election?

• 226

• 312

• 538

• 270

Who was announced as the Vice President-elect of the United States?

• Joseph Morelli

• Kamala D. Harris

• JD Vance

• Tim Wells

What marks the official declaration of the election results?

• The reading of the electoral votes

• The dissolution of the joint session

• The Vice President's concession speech

• The President of the Senate's announcement

What significant action did Vice President Kamala Harris take during the certification process?

• She refused to attend the session

• She objected to the results

• She certified the election results

• She announced her candidacy for the next election

What was notable about the conclusion of the joint session?

• It was interrupted by protests

• It concluded without incident

• It was postponed due to weather

• It ended with multiple objections

What was the reaction of the political parties during the certification process?

• Both parties objected to the results

• There was a partisan but cordial atmosphere

• Only the Democrats objected

• The session was marked by chaos