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Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. voted for historic legislation that protects the very bedrock of our democracy, a peaceful transfer of power. The Presidential Election Reform Act, (H.R. 8873) makes the congressional process of certifying our presidential elections clear and declares its sacredness. It will ensure that Congress receives electoral certificates from each state and maintains Congress is responsible for counting electoral votes as required by the United States Constitution. Further, it reaffirms that the role of the vice president of the United States during the electoral process is merely ministerial.

“I voted to protect our electoral process from the evil of tyranny,” said Rep. Payne, Jr. “This bill will be signed into law by President Biden, a person who cares more about our nation than maintaining his own power unlike the former occupant of the White House.” The American people deserve to know their elected officials will always put the democratic ideals our nation was founded on first. This legislation patriotically achieves that end and proclaims that the power belongs to the people and the people alone. Moreover, it ensures that no future president will ever be allowed to put their selfish desire for power above our nation and our people, ever again.”

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