Sheila Jackson Lee: “I know that we will be discussing COVID-19, and I cannot stand on this floor without ever mentioning that we must help…”

“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. ____________________”