Electoral Votes and Candidates

The transcript details the official counting and announcement of the electoral votes for the 2020 U.S. Presidential election. Tellers from the Senate and House of Representatives report the results, confirming Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the President and Vice President-elect. The document outlines the total number of electoral votes, the majority required, and the votes received by each candidate. The announcement is deemed an official declaration and is recorded in the journals of the Senate and House.

Who were the tellers from the Senate responsible for reporting the electoral vote count?

• Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer

• Zo Lofgren and Rodney Davis

• Mitch McConnell and Kamala Harris

• Roy Blunt and Amy Klobuchar

For which term were the electoral votes being counted?

• 2020-2024

• 2021-2025

• 2019-2023

• 2022-2026

How many electoral votes did Joe Biden receive?

• 538

• 270

• 306

• 232

Which state was Donald J. Trump representing in the electoral vote count?

• California

• Florida

• Delaware

• Indiana

How many total electors are appointed to vote for the President of the United States?

• 270

• 306

• 232

• 538

How many electoral votes did Kamala Harris receive?

• 270

• 232

• 538

• 306

Which state was Kamala Harris representing in the electoral vote count?

• Delaware

• Indiana

• Florida

• California

Who was the Vice President candidate from the state of Indiana?

• Donald Trump

• Michael Pence

• Joe Biden

• Kamala Harris

What is the minimum number of electoral votes required to win the presidency?

• 232

• 538

• 270

• 306

Where are the results of the electoral vote officially recorded?

• In the White House

• In the Library of Congress

• In the journals of the Senate and House of Representatives

• In the National Archives