Washington, D.C. — Democratic lawmakers emphasized a smooth transition of power after the 2024 election was certified for President-elect Trump, four years after protesters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Lawmakers gathered Monday for a joint session in Washington, D.C., to certify the Electoral College votes for Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance. Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the certification, overseeing her own defeat to Trump after losing the presidential election in November.
Democratic lawmakers spoke to Fox News Digital as they left the ratification process, recalling a “drama-free” ceremony unlike President Biden’s certification four years prior.
“We still have a democracy, as long as we can keep it,” Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., told Fox News Digital as he left the House.
KAMALA HARRIS MAKES TRUMP’S 2024 PRESIDENTIAL VICTORY OFFICIAL DURING JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS
Vice President Kamala Harris shakes hands with President Mike Johnson after certifying the Electoral College vote during a joint session of Congress to ratify the presidential election at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2025. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Another Democrat, Rep. Jesús Garcia of Illinois, also commented on the peaceful transition of power this year.
“Sweet and done,” Garcia said. “No drama and no dispute. No false dispute of the results.”
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“It’s a time-honored tradition,” said Rep. John Mannion, D-N.Y. “It’s part of the history of our country and it’s what we have to do. It’s part of the job, and I’m happy that I was able to participate in it today.”
Vice President-elect JD Vance reacts after the certification of the Electoral College vote during a joint session of Congress on January 6, 2025. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, told Fox that “this is a good moment for American democracy, and we are proud of the vice president for presiding over it.”
“We did our duty,” said Democratic Rep. Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania.
Harris also spoke to reporters after the certification.
Members of Congress meet to certify the results of the presidential election at the Capitol on January 6, 2025. (Anna Moneymaker)
“Today was obviously a very important day. It was about what should be the norm and what the American people should be able to take for granted, which is that one of the most important pillars of our democracy is let there be a peaceful transfer of power,” Harris said. “Today, American democracy stands.”
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