Kamala Harris makes Trump’s 2024 presidential victory official during a joint session of Congress

Congress officially confirmed President-elect Trump’s 2024 election victory on Monday, taking him one step closer to assuming the Oval Office at the end of this month.

Tellers for the Senate vote count were Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and those on the House side were Reps. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., and Joe Morelle, D-N.Y.

The 312 Electoral College votes for Trump were counted and presented by the tellers, in addition to the 226 votes for Vice President Kamala Harris.

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The election of incoming US President Donald Trump was approved by Congress on Monday (Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)

It was the last step before Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

Prior to the certification process, both Harris and Vice President-elect JD Vance received handshakes from MPs as they entered the chamber.

Senators also shook hands with both Republicans and Democrats as they entered the joint session of Congress.

The orderly process is a stark contrast to the scene on the floor of Parliament four years ago, when rioters protesting the results of the 2020 election halted proceedings and forced lawmakers into hiding for several hours.

Harris presided over the certification of Trump’s victory after losing to him in a November election in which Republicans swept the presidency and both houses of Congress.

In a video message released ahead of the certification, Harris told viewers: “The peaceful transfer of power is one of the most fundamental principles of American democracy. Like any other principle, it is what distinguishes our system of government from monarchy or tyranny. “

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Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the certification. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Democrats and Republicans had starkly different reactions heading into Monday, with lawmakers on the right celebrating a new era in Washington while those on the left somberly noted the violent scenes of Jan. 6, 2021.

“Today I will vote to confirm the election of President Donald J. Trump. It’s time to save America!” Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., signed the X.

Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, wrote on the site: “Four years ago today, Trump incited a deadly riot after he lost a free and fair election. Today there is only snow on the Capitol steps, not an angry mob , who make their way in to profane and hurt.”

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The certification comes after Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was reappointed to lead the House. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Trump said on the Truth Social ahead of the certification: “CONGRESS CERTIFIES OUR GREAT ELECTORS TODAY – A BIG MOMENT IN HISTORY. MAGA!”

Lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill to confirm the election despite a heavy snowstorm that forced many federal offices and public schools in the Washington, DC area to close for the day.

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Congressional GOP leaders had urged lawmakers to stay in the national capital through the weekend to avoid potential travel issues.

When Ohio’s electoral votes were announced, Republicans in the room clapped loudly, while some gave Vance, who hails from the state, a standing ovation.