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To: Brian Griffin

What does the Constituion say about the powers of the VP as far as Electoral Ballots?

I see where the Constitution says that the VP hands the ballots to Tellers (Counters selected by Congress). The Tellers count and then send the VP a note saying who won.

The VP asks if there are objections to ballots by each State Delegation in Congress. If there are, Congress votes to accept or reject ballots, the Constitution doesn’t give the VP any say in that.

If anyone finds something different in the Constitution or Federal Law giving the VP power to reject ballots or delay the process, please cut and paste.


34 posted on 06/16/2024 2:54:22 PM PDT by Roadrunner383
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To: Roadrunner383
The VP asks if there are objections to ballots by each State Delegation in Congress. If there are, Congress votes to accept or reject ballots, the Constitution doesn’t give the VP any say in that.

Yes it does. He presides over the process, and the constitution specifically tasks him with a duty to insure it is legitimate.

Would George Washington accept obviously corrupt election results? No. No one of that era would have rolled over like a little bitch and accepted corrupt election results.

Only backstabbing cowards like Pence would have done such a thing. Real men would not do it.

95 posted on 06/17/2024 7:30:56 AM PDT by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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