Thursday January 7, 2021
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President-elect Joe Biden’s win was finally confirmed by Congress early Thursday morning, hours after rioters stormed the Capitol Building and prompted an evacuation. Utah’s congressional leadership condemned yesterday’s riot, but perhaps none were more direct than Senator Mitt Romney, who called the events “an insurrection incited by the President of the United States” and demanded his colleagues respect voters by telling the truth. Plus, our radio partners look at the role lawmakers in our region have played in this moment.
Show Notes:
Photo: U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (UT)speaking to his colleagues on January 6th
U.S. House Results: 1/7 Roll Call Votes
https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2021/index.asp
U.S. Senate Results: 1/7 Roll Call Votes
https://www.senate.gov/legislative/votes_new.htm
C-SPAN: Mitt Romney Speech
https://www.c-span.org/video/?507698-5/senate-rejects-objection-arizona-electoral-votes-93-6