On the recordJanuary 20, 2022
the vice president’s role is ceremonial. He doesn’t have the ability to overturn counts. His job is to accept the counts that the states have certified.
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msnbc.comEditor's note · Context
Vance clarifies the constitutional role of the vice president in the electoral process, emphasizing that they cannot overturn election results.
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