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1. Does the VP always do the certifications or only when his party controls the Senate?

Fri Jan 30, 2026, 03:33 PM

Jan 30

It's quite possible the GOP loses the Senate.

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If the Dems win the Presidency in 2028 wil JD Vance certify the election? [View all] milestogo Jan 30 OP

The VP presides as president of the Senate Hassin Bin Sober Jan 30 #8

With any luck, he won't be the vice president. aeromanKC Jan 30 #2

Oh lord, WHO would Vance pick as his VP if trump's in the ground? Callie1979 Jan 31 #12

Nah Polybius Jan 31 #13

Will JD Vance certify such an election-- Jack Valentino Jan 30 #3

It will not be Vance jonstl08 Jan 30 #5

Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022. VP's role is purely ministerial. chowder66 Jan 30 #6

The answer is the same as when it was asked in the last two elections sarisataka Jan 30 #7

Depends on who is Vice President. usonian Jan 30 #9

His role is purely ceremonial. Kaleva Jan 30 #10

The VP doesn't certify Fiendish Thingy Jan 30 #11