Photos from the joint session of Congress on January 6, 2025, where members confirmed Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., led a Senate procession through the Rotunda to the House Chamber for a joint session of Congress to confirm the Electoral College votes on Monday, January 6, 2025, in Washington. Walking behind them was Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. Republicans congratulated Vice President-elect JD Vance after the joint session of Congress , affirming President-elect Donald Trump ’s victory in the presidential election.
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., who chaired the House committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, conferred in the House chamber as lawmakers gathered for the joint session to certify the votes from the Electoral College. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., applauded during the joint session to confirm the Electoral College votes, affirming President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. From left, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., listened during the joint session to confirm the Electoral College votes.
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