S.conres2 - To provide for the counting on January 6, 2025, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. (119th Congress)
Summary
Senate Concurrent Resolution 2 (S.Con.Res.2) of the 119th Congress outlines the procedures for counting the electoral votes for President and Vice President on January 6, 2025. It specifies that the House and Senate will meet in the House of Representatives chamber. The President of the Senate will preside, and tellers from both houses will count the electoral votes in alphabetical order by state.
Expected Effects
This resolution ensures the formal counting of electoral votes proceeds according to established procedures. It reaffirms the constitutional process for transferring presidential power. The resolution itself does not change any laws or policies but facilitates the execution of existing laws related to presidential elections.
Potential Benefits
- Ensures a transparent and orderly process for counting electoral votes.
- Reaffirms commitment to the constitutional process of presidential transitions.
- Provides clarity and structure to a critical step in the democratic process.
- Reinforces the rule of law in the transfer of power.
- Minimizes potential for confusion or disputes during the vote counting process.
Potential Disadvantages
- Does not address potential vulnerabilities in the electoral system itself.
- Does not prevent challenges to electoral votes based on other grounds.
- The resolution itself has no enforcement mechanism beyond adherence to established procedure.
- It is a procedural resolution and does not address substantive issues related to elections.
- Could be perceived as insufficient if broader electoral reforms are desired.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution directly aligns with the Constitution's provisions for presidential elections and the role of Congress in counting electoral votes. Article II, Section 1, Clause 3, and the 12th Amendment outline the process for electing the President and Vice President, including the counting of electoral votes. This resolution provides the operational details for fulfilling this constitutional requirement. It ensures that Congress fulfills its duty in a manner consistent with the Constitution.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).