January 6, 2021 timeline, conclusion
The Republican National Committee condemned the riot at the Capitol via a press release at 7.54pm. Then, around 8pm, the Senate was called back into session by Vice President Mike Pence.
“Today was a dark day in the history of the United States Capitol… Let’s get back to work,” said Pence.
Around 9pm, the House was called back into session by Nancy Pelosi.
“We always knew this would take well into the night and we will stay as long as it takes,” said Pelosi. “Our purpose will be accomplished.”
The House and Senate resumed their joint session around 11.30pm on January 6, 2021.
Finally, at 3:42am on January 7, 2021, Pence said, “The announcement of the state of the vote by the president of the Senate shall be deemed a sufficient declaration of the persons elected president and vice president of the United States.”
Then, President Joe Biden was officially confirmed as winning the election and declared the 46th President of the United States.
Source: thesun
