The U.S. Congress has formally certified Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s November election victory over Republican President Donald Trump, paving the way for his inauguration on January 20.
The certification took place after a historic joint session of the House of Representatives and Senate. Despite challenges to the Electoral College results, lawmakers affirmed Biden’s 306 electoral votes to Trump’s 232.
Vice President Mike Pence presided over the session in his role as President of the Senate. Members from both parties upheld their constitutional duty to certify the election results, emphasizing the importance of a peaceful transition of power.
This milestone confirms Biden as the 46th President of the United States, with Kamala Harris set to become the first woman and person of African American and South Asian descent to serve as Vice President. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for January 20 in Washington, D.C.
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