House rejects objection to Biden's Arizona win
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House rejects objection to Biden's Arizona win

House rejects objection to Biden's Arizona win


The House has voted overwhelmingly to reject an objection to President-elect Joe Biden’s win in Arizona, joining the Senate in upholding the results of the election there.

The objection failed 303-121 on Wednesday night, with only Republicans voting in support.

Also read: Wisconsin, Arizona certify Biden wins in presidential vote

Earlier Wednesday, supporters of President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol, forcing a lockdown of the lawmakers and staff inside. Trump has claimed widespread voter fraud to explain away his defeat to Biden, though election officials have said there wasn’t any.

Also read: Protesters swarm to Capitol, halt session on Biden victory

Also read: Protesters swarm to Capitol, halt session on Biden victory

Now that Arizona is out of the way, Congress will reconvene as the joint session and make its way through the rest of the states that have objections.

Also read: EXPLAINER: Why AP called the 2020 election for Joe Biden

Also read: Congress opens new session as COVID-19, Biden’s win dominate

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