Pence did have the Constitutional Authority to Pause the Vote.

Here is the past finding the future.

The Electoral Count Act of 1887 (ECA) was in place in 2001
and
The Electoral Count Act of 1887 (ECA) was in place in 2021

In 2001, any congressman who wanted to raise an objection, the ECA of 1887 insists that he/she needs the signed support of one ONE Senator.

In 2021, Congressman Paul Gosar, along with 60+ of his colleagues objected to the Electoral Count of Arizona. The objection was in writing & was signed by a senator. There were others.

The (ECA) of 1887 was replaced with the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 in a now successful attempt to change the VP’s role.

Our elected/selected officials are guilty of treason.

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