Harris kept a slight smile as she read off the tally, 312-226.
Republicans cheered for Trump, and Democrats responded with a large ovation for her.
They include Mike Johnson, who is now speaker of the House.
Kamala Harris presides over the certification of the electoral vote count MondaySaul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
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They are in charge because the voters put them there, Bash said.
The certification is typically a pro forma, ceremonial process.
As some Republicans raised objections to the results, that delayed the certification.
Congress ultimately certified the results for Joe Biden early the next morning.
Today, no objections were raised to the results, and the session itself lasted just over 30 minutes.
Harris stuck to the script.
Thank you very much.
She then adjourned the session.
Later, Harris made a brief statement.
Today, Americas democracy stood, she said.
@VPKamala Harris after Electoral College Vote Count Certification: “Today was obviously a very important day.
