VP Pence gavels in the Senate. Says today was a 'dark day' at the US Capitol. "The people's work continues."
Pence strongly condemns the violence, and the death of one woman who involved in an attack on the House Chamber.
Pence in a very firm voice: "To those who wreaked havoc in our Capitol today - you did not win."
Standing ovation from Senators as Pence finishes. "Let's get back to work."
McConnell: The United States Senate will not be intimidated.
"We are back at our posts. We will discharge our duty under the Constitution....and we're going to do it tonight."
Calls the Trump supporters who invaded the Capitol, an 'unhinged' crowd, a 'failed insurrection.'
Schumer directly ties the demonstrators to President Trump, saying today's attack on the Capitol will forever be a 'stain' on the nation, and a 'final indelible legacy of the 45th President.'
Sen. James Lankford R-OK: Why in God's name would anyone think attacking the US Capitol is the best way to show you are right about the elections?
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Rep. Jody Hice R-GA objects to the elections in his own home state of Georgia, by which he was elected to Congress in November. There is applause as Hice admits he has no Senator signed on to the objection.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA objects to the elections in Michigan - but she has no Senator signed on to the objection. There is again applause, as Michigan's electoral votes are approved.
Democrats may be heading to a giant double Senate victory in Georgia, which would give them control of the US Senate later this month. That's the big news this morning as the Congress gets ready to ratify Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.
Lots of finger pointing (and glum looks) on Fox News this morning about the Georgia Senate races. But not much of it aimed at President Trump.
After her loss last night to Raphael Warnock - does Sen. Kelly Loeffler R-GA still fly back to DC today to object to the counting of Georgia's electoral votes?