NEW: Iowa Sen. Charles E. Grassley, the Senate president pro tempore, says he and not Vice President Mike Pence will preside over the certification of Electoral College votes, since "we don't expect him to be there."
— Roll Call (@rollcall) January 5, 2021
Grassley's office clarifies that he was meaning to explain what would happen if Pence had to step away during Wednesday's proceedings to count Electoral College votes. "Every indication we have is that the vice president will be there," Grassley's office said.
— Roll Call (@rollcall) January 5, 2021
Pence's office says that the Vice President WILL still be presiding tomorrow https://t.co/X9ru3pEYRS
— Liz Landers (@ElizLanders) January 5, 2021
The Vice President has the power to reject fraudulently chosen electors.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 5, 2021
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