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Washington, D.C – Democratic lawmakers emphasized a smooth transition of power after 2024 electoral certification for President-elect Trump, four years after protesters stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Lawmakers met Monday for a joint session in Washington, DC, to certify Electoral College votes for Trump and Vice President Elect JD Vance. Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the certification, overseeing her own defeat by Trump after losing the November presidential election.
Democratic lawmakers spoke to Fox News Digital as they left the ratification, recalling a “drama-free” ceremony in contrast to President Biden’s certification four years earlier.
“We still have a democracy, as long as we can keep it,” Rep. Seth Magaziner, DR.I., told Fox News Digital as he left the House.
KAMALA HARRIS MAKES TRUMP’S 2024 PRESIDENTIAL WIN OFFICIAL DURING JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS
Vice President Kamala Harris shakes hands with President Mike Johnson after certifying the Electoral College vote during a joint session of Congress to ratify the presidential election at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2025. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Another DemocratRep. Jesús Garcia of Illinois also commented on the peaceful transition of power this year.
“Fought and done,” Garcia said. “No drama or contestation. No false contestation of results.”
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“This is an old tradition,” said Rep. John Mannion, DN.Y. “It’s part of our country’s history and that’s what we have to do. That’s part of the job, and I’m glad I was able to participate today.”
Vice President-elect JD Vance reacts after the Electoral College vote was certified during a joint session of Congress on January 6, 2025. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., told Fox that “it’s a good time for American democracy, and we’re proud of the vice president to lead it.”
“We did our duty,” said Democratic Rep. Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania.
Harris also spoke to reporters after the certification.
Members of Congress gather to certify the results of the presidential election on Capitol Hill on January 6, 2025. (Anna Moneymaker)
“Today was obviously a very important day. And it was about what should be the norm and what the American people should be able to take for granted, which is that one of the most important pillars of our democracy is that there will be a peaceful transfer of power,” Harris said. “Today, American democracy stood.”
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Trump’s inauguration will take place in two weeks on Monday, January 20th.
