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US Senate rejects Trump allies' objection to Pennsylvania presidential election results
The US Senate on Thursday morning overwhelmingly rejected a move by allies of President Donald Trump to object to Pennsylvania's certification of its presidential election results that awarded Democrat Joe Biden the victory, a vote that was delayed by a violent breach of the US Capitol.
Published : 7 Jan 2021, 07:15 AM
Updated : 7 Jan 2021, 07:15 AM
The Senate voted 92-7 against the measure.
After the vote, US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on the Senate floor that he does not expect any more votes challenging electoral college results.
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