Saturday 03 / May / 2025
Washington: Despite the extremely chaotic situation at the US Capitol on Wednesday following violent protests by supporters of President Donald Trump, lawmakers in both parties and chambers said that Congress will continue the work of certifying President-elect Joe Biden's electoral victory in the evening.
"I have faced violent hatred before. I was not deterred then, and I will not be deterred now. Tonight, Congress will continue the business of certifying the electoral college votes," House Majority Whip James Clyburn said in a tweet.
In the upper chamber, Senator Kevin Cramer said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is also telling senators to expect the process to continue Wednesday night, reported The Hill.
"We're going to finish tonight. Everyone is committed to staying whatever it takes to get our job done," said Senator Joe Manchin.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirmed the decision, describing what happened at the Capitol as "a shameful assault" on democracy.
