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On the recordJanuary 6, 2017
I have an objection because 10 of the 29 electoral votes cast by Florida were cast by electors not lawfully certified because they violated Florida's prohibition against dual office holding. The VICE PRESIDENT. Debate is out of order. Section 15 and 17 of title 3 of the United States Code requires that any objection presented be in writing, signed by both a Member of the House of Representatives and a Senator. Is the objection in writing and signed not only by the Member of the House of Representatives, but also by a Senator?
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland
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Jan 6, 2017

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