On Saturday (Jan. 2), 11 more senators and senators-elect joined Senator Hawley in Congress to challenge the results of the Electoral College vote on Biden’s victory in a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6. These lawmakers also urged Congress to immediately set up an election committee to urgently consider the results of the general election. The participating senators have issued a statement on Saturday, stating their respective reasons for joining the challenge.
Blackburn: Can’t turn a blind eye to allegations of election fraud Support election integrity non-partisan issues
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Texas), who joined the challenge, tweeted on Saturday, “I cannot in good conscience turn a blind eye to the countless allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. on Jan. 6, I will vote against certifying the Electoral College (vote) results.”
Blackburn and Senator-elect Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) released a statement saying, “On behalf of Tennesseans, we are taking a united stand against the tainted election results of the recent presidential election.”
“Allegations of election fraud, irregularities and unconstitutional behavior undermine public confidence in an election process that is supposed to be free, fair and transparent. Protecting the integrity of the electoral process is critical to maintaining (voters’) trust in and legitimacy of the final results.
“For critical moments like these, the Constitution preserves the right of members of Congress to challenge the Electoral College results. on January 6, we will vote against the certification of the 2020 election results.
“The United States is a republic whose leaders are democratically elected. Those elections, in turn, must comply with the Constitution and federal and state laws.
“Yet the 2020 election has been marked by unprecedented allegations of voter fraud, violations and lax enforcement of election laws, and other voting irregularities.”
Blackburn added, “Supporting election integrity should not be a partisan issue. A fair and credible audit, conducted quickly and completed by Jan. 20, would greatly enhance the American people’s confidence in our electoral process and would greatly strengthen the legitimacy of whoever becomes our next president. We owe it to the people.”
Blackburn also said Congress should immediately appoint an election commission with full investigative and fact-finding powers to conduct an emergency 10-day audit of election results in states with contested general elections. Once completed, states would evaluate the commission’s findings and, if necessary, call a special legislative session to certify changes in their voting results.
Senator Lankford: Investigating election fraud is not about obstructing but protecting the democratic process
Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), who also joined the challenge, tweeted Saturday, “Today, I’m joining a group of senators who have come together to propose an election commission to address election issues.”
Lankford also issued a statement saying that millions of Americans, including thousands of Oklahomans, still have significant questions about the Nov. 3 election process. There are reports of faulty voting machines, people voting twice, out-of-state residents voting, or dead people voting mysteriously. In some states, there were problems with signature verification, different rules for voting by mail versus in person at the polls, etc. These are all issues that “I hear about in grocery stores, gas stations, text messages and phone calls.”
“For the sake of national unity, these issues should not be ignored.” Lankford said.
He also said he joined other senators in proposing the creation of an elections commission. The commission would have to meet and complete an audit within 10 days before the president-elect takes office Jan. 20. The commission’s report would be submitted to the states, so each state would still have the final say on their electors, as required by the Constitution.
“The purpose of this proposal is not to thwart the democratic process. It is intended to protect the democratic process. Everyone should see the current divisions in the country and we should all be concerned about providing a path to a solution. People want answers to their problems.” Lankford said.
“If we can agree to establish an election commission and present its findings to the states, I’m prepared to respect the states’ ultimate decision. But if we can’t agree to hear the concerns of millions of Americans, I’m prepared to oppose the electors (voting results) on Jan. 6 because I’m not sure that’s coming out according to the rules.” He said.
Sen. Mike Braun (R-Okla.) also announced on Twitter Saturday that he and other senators intend to vote on Jan. 6 to reject the results of the electoral vote from the disputed state.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), meanwhile, tweeted Saturday that Joe Biden (D-N.Y.) and Kamala Harris (D-N.Y.) will become president and vice president of the United States in 18 days.
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