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MNI BRIEF: US Congress Confirms Biden As President-Elect

LONDON (MNI)

A reconvened joint sitting of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives has voted to accept the results of the Electoral College, reconvening after a break for both chambers to debate an objection to the result in Pennsylvania. Vice President Mike Pence (R) read out the state results, recording that Joseph R Biden (D) was duly declared President-elect and Kamala Harris as Vice President-elect.

The official outcome saw Biden win 302 electoral college votes compared to incumbent Donald Trump's 232.

The result follows a day of high drama in Washington, that saw proceedings disrupted by objections and demonstrations that saw protestors breach security and enter the Capitol building.

MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com
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