This chapter examines the intricate procedures involved in counting electoral votes during a joint session of Congress and the potential influence of partisan control. It scrutinizes the implications of a vice president declaring the Electoral Count Act unconstitutional and how such actions could impact the legitimacy of the electoral process. The discussion also explores the historical context and possible consequences of procedural decisions leading to a vacant presidency.
In this last pre-election episode in our mini-series, we bat around a few outrageous scenarios. Will votes be tossed out en masse? Can the House just refuse to count any votes at all? Find out!