1) Just finished a discussion with a pro-Trump congressional source on procedures. Very high.
2) On Jan. 6, all that is needed is 1 senator (Hawley) and 1 Congressman (Brooks) to bring an objection to an elector slate (almost certainly AZ, since that will be the first contested.— Larry Schweikart (@LarrySchweikart) December 30, 2020
3) The rules are made by the previous congress; the laws already in place bind the procedures.
4) Pence has no authority on his own to accept or reject any slate. According to source, he will turn to the Parliamentarian for a ruling on how to proceed.— Larry Schweikart (@LarrySchweikart) December 30, 2020
5) This isn't speculation. This is how it was done LAST TIME there was an objection.
In 2016.
By Sheila Jackson Lee against Trump electors.
6) The parliamentarian informed veep Joe Biteme (!) that because there was no senator, the objection could not be heard.— Larry Schweikart (@LarrySchweikart) December 30, 2020