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Why Trump's Senate supporters can't overturn Electoral College results they don't like – here's how the law actually works

  • Written by Donald Brand, Professor, Political Science Department, College of the Holy Cross
imageVice President Mike Pence says he 'welcomes' objections to Biden's Electoral College win, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House Democrats reject any such effort.Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images

On Jan. 6, the United States Congress will gather in a joint session to tally the votes of the Electoral College, which cast its ballots in state...

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