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Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer was among the Congressional leaders welcoming newly inaugurated President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris with gifts as part of Wednesday’s ceremonies, and shared in a memorable moment.
December 14, 2020
Maryland s 10 electors cast their votes for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday, sealing an historic win for the Democratic candidates in the state.
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Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) called for a peaceful transition of power before the Democratic electors cast their votes at the Maryland State House on Monday. Hogan was one of the first prominent Republicans to publicly acknowledge Biden s victory as President Trump refused to concede. The peaceful transition of power that we formally take part in here today is a hallmark of our democracy, Hogan said. At times it has been tested, sometimes even questioned, but it is a reminder that, despite our differences, we are united as Americans who honor the will of the people through the greatest and most enduring democratic process that the world has ever known.