On Monday, President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were officially certified as the President and Vice President of the United States.
Vice President Kamala Harris announced to those at the joint session of Congress that Trump and Vance received 312 electoral votes, while Harris and her vice presidential candidate Tim Walz received 226 electoral votes.
Members of Alabama's federal delegation said they were "proud" to certify the election and expressed their eagerness to get to work with the new administration.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) declared on X, "We have just finished certifying @RealDonaldTrump's election and in 14 days, he will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Soon we will MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
We have just finished certifying @RealDonaldTrump’s election and in 14 days, he will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) January 6, 2025
Soon we will MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! 🇺🇸
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) wrote on X, "Proud to participate in certifying the election of our 47th President, Donald J. Trump. His resounding victory was a message that Americans want a president who will put them first—making America safe, strong, and prosperous again."
Proud to participate in certifying the election of our 47th President, Donald J. Trump. His resounding victory was a message that Americans want a president who will put them first—making America safe, strong, and prosperous again.https://t.co/fubri7nhg3
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) January 6, 2025
U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) said it was "time to secure the border, stop reckless spending, and Make America Great Again."
Today, President Trump’s historic victory was officially certified by Congress.
— Dale W. Strong (@RepDaleStrong) January 6, 2025
I’m ready to work with @JDVance and our Republican majority to run the plays that President Trump calls. It’s time to secure the border, stop reckless spending, and Make America Great Again. pic.twitter.com/A7Ou89ERfs
"Honored to certify the election results for President Trump and Vice President Vance," wrote U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover). "Next up, inauguration! Looking forward to working with them to secure our borders, lower inflation, and unleash American energy."
Honored to certify the election results for President Trump and Vice President Vance.
— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) January 6, 2025
Next up, inauguration!
Looking forward to working with them to secure our borders, lower inflation, and unleash American energy.
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) wrote ahead of the certification, "It's a beautiful day for @HouseGOP to certify a landslide victory for President Trump!"
It’s a beautiful day for @HouseGOP to certify a landslide victory for President Trump! pic.twitter.com/mwD5DojTVD
— Mike Rogers (@RepMikeRogersAL) January 6, 2025
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) stated, "It's official! HISTORY was made today in Congress as we certified President-elect @realDonaldTrump & VP-elect @JDVance's landslide victory!"
🚨It’s official!
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) January 6, 2025
HISTORY was made today in Congress as we certified President-elect @realDonaldTrump & VP-elect @JDVance’s landslide victory! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/dd7eqdZOH8
Alabama's @RepBarryMoore posing with @JDVance on the House floor for a photo just now #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/8ROKMsE4gZ
— Jeff Poor (@jeff_poor) January 6, 2025
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said it was an "honor" to certify the Trump-Vance ticket.
It was my honor as the United States Representative from Alabama’s 4th Congressional District to perform my role in certifying the election of Donald Trump as President and J.D. Vance as Vice President.
— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) January 6, 2025
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen on Monday wrote on X that he was "honored" that Alabama's electoral votes were the first ones "read into the record on this historic day."
Honored to be the first state to have our electoral college votes for @realDonaldTrump and @JDVance read into the record on this historic day. #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/bFuyxuD0K9
— Wes Allen (@WesAllenAlabama) January 6, 2025
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