Lawmakers in Congress displayed a range of emotions and perspectives during the certification of Donald Trump's presidential victory on Jan. 6, 2021. The event highlighted the ongoing division and tension among members over the violent attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters. While some lawmakers recalled the violence with emotion, others preferred to move on, and some even denied the violence altogether.
The certification process this year was notably different from four years ago when rioters attempted to breach the Capitol during the joint session to count electoral votes. Vice President Kamala Harris oversaw the session, which proceeded smoothly without any objections from Democrats to the electoral votes of each state.
