In the past, it has been almost a pro forma event, hardly noticed by anyone. But on January 6, 2021, it was much different. Much different. The presiding officer of the Senate for that electoral vote count is the Vice President of the United States. In this case, it was Vice President Pence. There was more security than usual in the Capitol Building. To those who are here today witnessing this, this session and visiting the Capitol, you're lucky. (01:00–01:06)
CLAIM
Asserts that the Vice President presides over the Senate during the electoral vote count.
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