As discussed below, our Constitution establishes clearly the succession procedures in the event the election remains undecided past the specified times.
Since we have clarity about the succession process, then it appears likely that the GOP will use the indecision of an uncertified election to foment violence similar to the violence they created on January 6, 2021. Their goal will be to overthrow the government so they can seize control.
We cannot allow that.
We should very sure to count every vote before inaugurating a new President.
The law states this:
'If Congress does not certify the vote for President of the United States, the situation is handled according to the 12th Amendment and the procedures outlined in the Electoral Count Act of 1887. If Congress fails to certify the electoral vote, the process to resolve the issue is as follows:
Role of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate: If no President has been elected by the time the new Congress convenes on January 3rd, the President pro tempore of the Senate, who is third in the line of presidential succession, would be next in line to assume the role of acting President. This position is typically held by the longest-serving member of the majority party in the Senate.
If a President is not elected by January 20: According to the 20th Amendment, if there is no President elected and inaugurated by January 20th, the Vice President-elect would assume the role of Acting President until a President is officially elected.
Contingency Procedure: In the absence of a certification of electoral votes and no President or Vice President in place, the Speaker of the House of Representatives would become the Acting President. This would be a temporary solution until the issue of the certification of the electoral vote is resolved.
For a detailed understanding, you can refer to the following sources:
12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Electoral Count Act of 1887'
Courtesy ChatGTP August 11, 2024
