Senators Propose Changes To Electors Law After Capitol Riot

A bipartisan group of senators has proposed reforms to the Electoral Count Act of 1887 to clarify that the Vice President cannot unilaterally reject electors. This comes after former President Trump pressured Vice President Mike Pence to do so in the 2020 election, which Pence resisted, citing constitutional limitations. The proposed bill also raises the threshold for objections to electoral votes, requiring at least one-fifth of both the House and Senate to object, as opposed to the current rule where a single member from each chamber can object. The effort aims to prevent future vice presidents from overturning legitimate election results.

What was the context in which former President Trump attempted to pressure Vice President Mike Pence?

How does the proposed bill change the role of a sitting Vice President in a presidential election?