The Role of the Vice President in Counting Electoral Votes

In this 1st Episode recorded Dec. 23, 2020, Maximus discusses the function of the “President of the Senate” on January 6 vis-à-vis the 12th Amendment and the Electoral Count Act of 1887. Max’s analysis goes into the convoluted nature of the ECA and the arcane powers of the VP during the electoral “counting” ceremony. In this 2nd Episode recorded Dec. 25, Maximus continues his discussion on the function of the “President of the Senate” on January 6th, as well as what happens beyond January 6th and, if Congress fails to confirm a winner, after January 20th. Max also shoots down…