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David M. Becker: “The act set clear expectations for the ascertainment of…”

Featuring: David M. Becker, Partner at Cleary Gottlieb | National

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Published | Video Starts at 13:07

Spurred in part by the January 6 insurrection, the ECRA introduced several changes and clarifications to the process of counting and certifying electoral votes for the presidency. Among its provisions, The act set clear expectations for the ascertainment of electors and established an expedited judicial review process. In the case of a legitimate controversy, it clarified that the vice President's role in the joint session is strictly ceremonial with no power to reject the electoral count presented, … (13:07–13:17)

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Asserts that the act clarified elector ascertainment and established a judicial review process.

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