Congress Certifies Joe Biden’s Electoral College Victory

The transcript details the electoral vote count for the 2020 U.S. Presidential and Vice Presidential elections. Joseph R. Biden Jr. received 306 votes, while Donald J. Trump received 232 votes. Similarly, Kamala D. Harris received 306 votes for Vice President, and Michael R. Pence received 232 votes. The President of the Senate officially declared the election results, marking the beginning of the new term on January 20, 2021. The joint session concluded with the announcement of the results.

How many total electoral votes are there in the United States?

• 270

• 306

• 538

• 232

What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency?

• 232

• 538

• 270

• 306

Who received 306 electoral votes for Vice President?

• Joseph R. Biden

• Donald J. Trump

• Kamala D. Harris

• Michael R. Pence

Which state is Kamala D. Harris from?

• Indiana

• Delaware

• California

• Florida

Who announces the official election results in the United States?

• The President

• The President of the Senate

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President