Backers of the Public Power NY coalition hailed the final measures the first state-level “Green New Deal” and are offering it as a roadmap for other states.
Maryland Rep. Andy Harris condemned the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, but he also had another message: It shouldn t distract from the fraud he insists occurred in the election of Democrat Joe Biden despite numerous courts ruling otherwise.
On the House floor and in statements, the Republican lawmaker said he voted to object to the certification of Biden s victory over President Donald Trump early Thursday after the Capitol chaos because he believes more investigation is needed into the election.
He was not alone.
Returning hours after the attack on the Capitol and working through the night, both the House and Senate voted to accept Arizona’s results, but six GOP senators and 121 GOP House members objected to the vote despite the unfounded nature of the claims of fraud.
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Maryland Rep. Andy Harris condemned the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, but he also had another message: It shouldn t distract from the fraud he insists occurred in the election of Democrat Joe Biden despite numerous courts ruling otherwise.
On the House floor and in statements, the Republican lawmaker said he voted to object to the certification of Biden s victory over President Donald Trump early Thursday after the Capitol chaos because he believes more investigation is needed into the election.
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ALBANY - Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican from Saratoga, said she plans to object to some electors on Wednesday as Congress meets to certify the Electoral College vote for President-elect Joe Biden, saying, I am acting to protect our democratic process.
And new Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of Staten Island said she will probably do the same, telling a radio show Monday her goal is ensuring every vote that is counted is a legal one.
But other House GOP members in New York are either planning to vote to certify Biden’s electoral college victory over President Donald Trump or are mum on their plans, showing the divide among Republicans in the state and the nation over unfounded allegations of electoral fraud.