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US Congress certifies Biden’s election win, Trump promises ‘orderly transition’

This clears the way for Democrat's inauguration on Jan 20

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 07 Jan 2021 4:56PM

US Congress certifies Biden’s election win, Trump promises ‘orderly transition’
The electoral college count of 306 electors in favour of Joe Biden winning the presidency was sealed by Congress today. – Twitter pic, January 7, 2021

WASHINGTON – US lawmakers today formally certified Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election – clearing the way for his inauguration on January 20.

Republican Vice-President Mike Pence certified the electoral college count of 306 electors in favour of the Democrat against 232 in favour of outgoing Republican President Donald Trump.

The tally followed a joint session of the House and Senate that was interrupted by supporters of the president who stormed the US Capitol, bringing violence and mayhem to the seat of government.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump pledged an "orderly transition" after Congress affirmed Biden's win. – AFP, January 7, 2021

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