The certification process, which took just over 30 minutes, solidified Trump’s place alongside President Grover Cleveland, who served non-consecutive terms in 1885 and 1893.
Republicans celebrated the certification as a pivotal step toward advancing Mr. Trump’s agenda. As the electoral votes for Mr. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris were read aloud, applause erupted along party lines.
“The Republican coalition is broad and strong and growing,” said Senate Majority Leader John Thune, South Dakota Republican, before the certification. “Now, the work begins of delivering our agenda. … Republicans are ready to go.” …