[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 208 (Wednesday, December 9, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H7062]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           ELECTORAL COLLEGE

  (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I know that we will be discussing 
COVID-19, and I cannot stand on this floor without ever mentioning that 
we must help the American people.
  But today I stand on this floor to acknowledge the existence of the 
Electoral College.
  Mr. Speaker, many Americans are unfamiliar with this very interesting 
fixture in law. Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution gives us the 
Electoral College. But let me be very clear. In the next couple of 
days, many States will certify those who have voted. The Electoral 
College will meet, by the Constitution, on December 14. Most State 
legislators have indicated that the electors are to vote the popular 
vote. All of the battleground States have certified that the next 
President and Vice President of the United States are Joe Biden and 
Kamala Harris.
  What is my plea today?
  My plea today is for us to harmoniously join together in recognizing 
the value of this Constitution, the sanctity of democracy, and to 
proceed as a House and Senate to embrace this election and the victors.
  Why?
  Because the Nation needs us, and the Constitution says so.
  Mr. Speaker, I look forward to us working together.

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