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After Jan. 6, lawmakers want to clarify that vice presidents have ceremonial role in counting votes

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Lawmakers are negotiating updates to the 1887 Electoral Count Act at the heart of Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

     
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