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Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, voted to object to the Electoral College results after a day of riots in Washington D.C., with hundreds storming the United States Capitol.
With additional protection in place on the Congressional floor due to violence in the surrounding area, Garcia voted in favor of two motions attempting to throw out electoral votes from swing states alleging fraud.
“Americans have a right to free and fair elections. We must remember, the Presidency belongs not to Congress, it belongs to the American people. However, when threats of fraud arise regarding the results of the election, per the laws written in the Constitution, America’s elected Congressional Representatives must ensure that any uncertainty is resolved,” said Garcia in a statement Thursday. “My objection to the electoral votes of two states was not in an attempt to overturn the results of the election, it was to fulfill my duty to protect the rights of the men and women of California’s 25th District who elected me to serve them and stand up for their rights.”
After examining the evidence, which Garcia has not provided publicly, the congressman said he believes that there were constitutional missteps by multiple states according to Article 2, Section 1, Clause 2, and Article 1, Section 4 of the United States Constitution.
The former of the two referenced sections pertains to rules around how states appoint electors to the Electoral College and the latter grants the authority to determine the times, places and manner for holding elections for Senators and Representatives to each states’ respective legislature.
“The Constitution makes it clear, only state legislatures can set state election law. States, like the two states I objected to, violated the law when officials outside of the state legislature changed state election laws without the state legislature’s approval,” Garcia said. “My vote was not about politics, but about protecting the rights of the American people that are granted in the Constitution.”
See Related: Congressman Mike Garcia Calls For Protesters To ‘Immediately Cease’ After Storming Capitol Building
During floor discussion of the vote on Wednesday, hundreds of pro-Trump supporters charged at the Capitol, breaking down barriers, windows and doors.
The U.S. Capitol was locked down for several hours, with the mayor of Washington D.C. enacting a 6 p.m. curfew in efforts to break-up the violent crowd.
Garcia called for an end of the riot on Twitter calling it “tragic to our nation’s integrity.”
“What is happening in the Capitol today is unacceptable and tragic to our nation’s Integrity. I call for those engaged in storming Congress to immediately cease your operations,” Garcia said on Twitter. “Allow our Constitutional processes to proceed and allow our security guards and our staff to go home safely to their families.”
The House reconvened later Wednesday evening, into Thursday morning, voting on two separate motions on the Electoral College vote.
Both motions were rejected, with President-Elect Joe Biden confirmed by Congress.
“Let me be clear, the Constitutionally-mandated election process has run its course,” said Garcia. “Joe Biden is the next President of the United States and I congratulate both President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their win. It is time that we move forward and unite for the sake of California and all of America. I look forward to continuing to work on behalf of California’s 25th District. I promise to work hard to bring assured security to our nation.”
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What a total scumbag Garcia is. Enough is enough. Why propagate the lies? Why let anyone continue to believe anything besides there is not a legal confirmed shred of evidence of support Trumps claims. No respect for Garcia any longer. No respect for those who can’t handle the truth that Biden is the clear winner. Put it to rest. Let this country move on. All hope is lost in Garcia. He’s a Trump sheep at it’s finest. Blinded by the MAGA bullshit. This was not Antifa yesterday, give that up too. This was the result of Qanon Conspiracy morons, social media muckraking and the continued lies from of our soon to be former President who likely will be removed from office before the end of his term. Get real people. Enough is enough
I Totally agree with Seymour Change ! I believe in the our Court system! If the courts did not find any thing wrong we need to move on! I am sorry Mike Garcia I don’t believe in you anymore. You are not a true Navy man!
Well said.
Mike Garcia need to follow Trump out the door. He has blown all credibility and show that he is just another right wing politician that can’t find the truth with both hands. The continued refusal to face the truth by the far right must stop now.
Absolutely. I am disgusted that he is my Congressperson. So sad that Christy Smith lost by just a few hundred votes.
I am ashamed to have Mike Garcia represent Santa Clarita. There is no wide spread election fraud that has been court proven or evidence available. Please call Mike Garcia’s office at (202) 225-1956 and tell him to resign. Mike Garcia is another rich politician who does not care about us, he uses truth, honor, integrity to mask his own personal and financial gains. I wish Christy Smith was representing us.
I completely agree. Mike Garcia is a coward and a traitor and should resign.
Agreed. Cowardice has no place in our district. Any district.
Political Cowardice, so far up trump’s ass he is unable to deal with reality. Resign now; you have failed to uphold your duty to serve the country not a despot. Resign now.
I agree 100%. He’s not serving the 25th he’s serving himself. Shameful.
In total agreement with Seymour Change and Stu Pedaso (love the names)
The photo of Garcia outside of the capitol yesterday conversing with some terrorists with signage showed him with his hands in his pockets…to hide the blood on his hands?
Mike Garcia’s disgraceful performance in his short time in office belies his statements of support for democracy and the oath of office he swore to. The election was held, the votes tallied, all states results were ratified just as they have always been. Trump lost. All court challenges were exhausted without changing any outcomes. That should have been the end of it.
Garcia says he supports the US Constitution and has fought for it. His actions speak a different story.
By blindly signing onto Trump’s conspiracy theories, all of which have been debunked, he shows his weakness in judgement. While being resolute may be a positive quality being stubborn is not. An intelligent person knows when he has lost an argument. A wise man knows better than to make that argument and bears no shame. Garcia has shamed himself and those he was elected to represent.
Really KHTS? You decided to put this up a day after???? Disgusting. It’s ignorant comments like Garcia’s that got us where we are at. SHAME.
Hate to use this term because it’s lame, but whose the snowflake now? Please carry on and stfu
“pardon” me STFU, I misread your comment. I agree with you and will continue to be against any and all of these cowards Republican that resign instead of invoking the 25th amendment. Anyone who continues to propagate the lies that the election was rigged is part of the problem.
Ignorance will destroy our country before our country destroys ignorance. Garcia is an ignorant, self serving, insurrectionist enabler. RESIGN now, you have cheapened the US Congress by your very existence. RESIGN
Here’s a fun fact I just learned: Make Garcia is on the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Think about that following the events of yesterday…. homeland security. Wow, feel safer now?
I’m so disappointed in you Mike. Your first big test and you failed. I voted for you. You lost my next vote.
When I heard Mike Garcia was voting against the Electoral College results I was appalled. Mike, you promoted yourself as being an American hero but when it came time to defend the US Constitution, you turned you turned your back on America. You are no better then those thugs who tried to destroy our nation. We will remember and two years from now when you are up for re-election our voices will be heard. Our save us the trouble and resign now. You are a traitor to America.
Well said.
4 people died yesterday as a result of the attack on Capital Hill. Garcia, Trump and his followers have blood on their hands.
Now 5, a Capitol Police officer. Killed by Trump supporters, not Antifa, like those shameless corporate wackos on Fox and elsewhere are trying to spin.
You neglected to point out that questions about the election’s integrity were all lies, and the lies spewed directly from Garcia’s mouth. Garcia’s shock — shock! — at the putsch are exactly like a person handing an arsonist a set of matches, and then being shocked at the fire. You’ve given a mouthpiece to one of the instigators of the riot. Garcia should be removed. Shame on him. And shame on you. This is terrible reporting.
In total agreement with Mike Garcia, he did the right thing.
Did the WHITE thing, there corrected it for you.Garcia is a disgrace. He has forfeited his right to represent this district, to serve and protect this nation. He must resign now.
Yes. Yes he did.
Yes he did what? Proved he’s lost his moral compass? Proved he’s a disgrace?
I was so disappointed in his decision to object the electoral result. Mr. Garcia and other GOP members who joined the objection enabled and fueled the lawless action we all saw on TV yesterday. Little evidence has come out to support Trump’s claim the election was compromised. He, again among others aided one man’s petty ego to cling to power and disrespected our democracy. I wish Mr. Garcia had chosen to do what’s right, instead of what’s easy.
Wow! These comments reflect the kind of people who bow to Communism and push to shred the Constitution which has given them this great country. But not for long. People are literally begging for it- and it will be deserved.
Mike Garcia, you are one of the LAST honest public servants. Godspeed.
Communism? You have no idea.
Obviously Pilgrim believes the lies. Wake up. Trump has mislead you for far too long and blind allegiance is no sort of defense.
Get yourself a dictionary and stop using the words communism or socialism inappropriately…
Mike Garcia proved who he is today. A fool.
Here here pilgrim!…..I think Mike did the Right thing. Where were all of you when blue cities were being burned down. The murders that took place, the police stations being overran and eventually taken over by so called protesters. You disgust me.
Getting real sick of the comparisons to the BLM protests last year. Those were spurred by George Floyd’s killing plus years of other police murders of unarmed black people, which by the way was constructively channeled to eventually flip Georgia. This “protest” was the reaction to Trump’s election loss, and then ridiculous conspiracy claims that it was somehow stolen, which are also being perpetuated by our ignorant Congressman.
So enough with the whataboutisms and false equivalencies they’re trying to spin on Fox News and elsewhere. You always point to someone else, but just look at the OBVIOUS dumpster fire in the White House! Just get over your grievance crap already!!!
We will fight for a fair voting process. We know fraud and corruption came in to play in the purple states and suburban areas. We should’ve had investigated a few of these areas that had fraudulent activity. Mike Garcia spoke up to ensure a fair election. We didn’t have a fair election. I can’t do the work for you, but research for yourself and you will find the truth. The progressives who troll SCV news, you don’t reside here in SCV and we don’t support or believe in communism.
I’m a proud resident of SCV! We’re all not Trump/Garcia supporters in this great valley. There are a great number of us who are on the right side of science, data behind social issues and want the best for this country and ALL it’s people.
Just because we don’t feel the need to gather maskless and make large public display of ignorance like we often see at Trump rallies, parades or impeach Newson stands doesn’t mean we don’t exist.
We vote and we care. We are not an enemy. Let’s all get over this and move on.
We know fraud and corruption came into play in the purple states and suburban areas? PROVE IT WITH SPECIFICS! Over 50 courts and over 100 judges (many Republican and Trump appointees) have rejected cases brought before them. “We know…” BLAH! BTW, this progressive troll does reside here in SCV and is not a Communist.
I am disgusted the Garcia pursued this action. He hardly represents the best of the Naval Academy. He’s no hero. He’s a disgrace. One term and he’s out.
Garcia and his Republican cohorts are as complicit as Trump in the mob rioting of the capital. Our district must make sure he is only a 1 term congressman.
When kids read about this day in their history books they will know you were a traitor.
Wow, so many hateful, judgmental words by hyperactive, ultra sensitive cubicle workers! We didn’t know there are so many Socialist/Communist/Marxist/delicate Liberals out here—sounds like San Francisco types!
Hateful judgement words, you blame liberals for EVERYTHING Ricardo. LMAO
You don’t even know what Socialism or Communism is. When you get old are you going to reject Social Security and Medicare? Well one can argue that those are forms of Socialism. There can never be a true form of whatever brand of Nationalist American Capitalism you claim to espouse (if that is what you’re espousing, you’re rhetoric is so weird I may be mistaken). If there was or ever is one, it would be a disaster. So just stop it.
You all wish we Democrats were Socialist/Communist boogeymen just so you can blame someone else as usual. The fact is, most of us are reasonable Centrists who remember a time when Republicans weren’t a bunch of looneys like you. Many of us are business owners willing to work with the other side to solve problems in our community. Just stop already with the ridiculous rhetoric you are obviously learning from the crazies you listen to on the radio and Fox News.
Your headline is very dishonest, you write “Garcia voted in favor of two motions attempting to throw out electoral votes from swing states alleging fraud..” yet in the very next paragraph you quote Mike saying “My objection to the electoral votes of two states was not in an attempt to overturn the results of the election,…” so you apparently do not even read our own copy!
To all of you saying very negative things about Mike shame on you. I am proud of Congressman Garcia for wanting get to the bottom of these issues and if you truly believed that Joe Biden won you would want to have a thorough investigation of these disputed votes to prove once and for all that your guy won fair and square. We all know that a senile old man who can barely speak in coherent sentences did not receive more votes that any other candidate in the history of our country, not a chance they were legitimate votes and we know it no matter how you try to spin it. Thank you Congressman Garcia for representing ME!
Yes, Berta, he does represent you.
Mike Garcia is an idiot and blind follower of trump in hopes to further himself. I demand a recount of last election with Smith. He should not be representing us as he’s representing himself. Remember that voters!
Given that the 25th district is evenly split between Republicans and Democrats, Garcia should be careful about the next election. Democrats have long memories.
Mike Garcia’s yes vote had nothing to do with his desire to protect the rights of the men and women of California’s 25th District, but was a self-serving publicity stunt to grow his stature with Trump followers. Well, let’s hope we’ve seen the last of Trump and Mike Garcia as well.
Mike – Ashamed of you. I understand support for trump but you were trying overturn the election. Wow N
Mike Garcia, you won the seat in the House of Rep based on you being a better patriot and leader. Your job was to support and defend the Constitution of the US. Instead, you chose to defend to the President in his quest, supporting baseless claims and without any proof that he won his election. These behaviors led to the insurrection. You demonstrated a lack of patriotism and leadership. You did not defend the Constitution or your constituents, us. Convince us why you should not resign your seat in Congress.
Rep Garcia voted for the Constitution.Those who criticize need to read the other part of his Constitution framed speech : …the Constitutionally-mandated election process has run its course,” said Garcia. “Joe Biden is the next President of the United States and I congratulate both President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their win. It is time that we move forward and unite for the sake of California and all of America.
Amen.
Rep Garcia voted for the Constitution.Those who criticize need to read the other part of his Constitution framed speech : …the Constitutionally-mandated election process has run its course,” said Garcia. “Joe Biden is the next President of the United States and I congratulate both President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their win. It is time that we move forward and unite for the sake of California and all of America.
Amen.
Mike Garcia – You represent the people. We do not agree with your decision to object to the vote for president. I object to YOU winning the vote. Let’s re-vote on your position. If there is a petition to have you removed, I will sign it. Shame on you that you objected to the vote, even AFTER the seige of the capitol. Those 5 deaths are on your shoulders as well as Trump, Cruz, Hauley and anyone else who objected to the vote and against our democracy! SHAME ON YOU!
I don’t understand, how people are fine with investigating false election results. I believe Mike was standing up for every American’s right to have a clear and valid winner, and if there was any doubt, which there is, then we should investigate. How is this wrong, someone please tell me? I believe that he is standing by his conviction to see if the process in which we vote was done the right way.
It’s very difficult for me to see all the hate that people are spewing lately, this is about the election process and our Constitution rights, nothing more and nothing less.
There was NO FRAUD; what there was however was 60+ lawsuits dismissed without merit by Federal judges across the seven states in question. Also bear in mind, many of those judges are Republican judges appointed by Trump himself and the courts found NO evidence of fraud. We had a fair, free and open election back on November. The people voted, Biden won.
Explain how election fraud occurred when Republican candidates were on the SAME ballot as Biden and many Republicans won their congressional/senatorial and local office elections? Explain how that happened. You can’t because fraud did not happen. Trump’s refusal to concede and his baseless accusations of voter fraud are based on lies. His attacks on our voting process is based on lies, distortions and a bruised/fragile ego. Garcia’s support of these lies is indicative of political cowardice and malfeasance. Trump must be impeached or forced to resign. Garcia must resign too, he too, has forfeited his right to serve us.
Voters should start a recall petition for this abhorrent individual.
This episode is a classic example of why we need follow up on the actions of those we have elected to office, not just at election time but throughout their term.
Next up- How will Garcia represent us when the Trump impeachment on charges of sedition resolution currently being drafted in the house comes to a vote?
Our votes have consequences put into play by those we chose.
So funny how some people are one strike and your out type of people , yet when its their party or congress person its deflect deflect deflect. Those that stormed the Capital do not represent the Republican party. They acted more like drunk Football fans . 52 comments I think that’s an all time best for this news outlet. For 4 years America stood back quiet while our tax dollars went to an impeachment that went no where but a ripped up speech and free impeachment pens for everyone. The fact that you waste your time typing this nonsense while lying to yourself and blame one man or one party is not sad its pathetic that grown adults act like this. Sorry but both sides acted like children for the last 4 years but only one party screamed voter fraud Russia Russia Russia and now you flip and say “nope everything is good on this round” because your horse came in first . There is voter fraud out there , to what level I don’t know but I can tell you that I know and have seen voter fraud from dead people . Family members who inherit homes from the dead is the number one voter fraud. The pervious owner of our home passed away and we still received their ballot and their mail . We’ve been in this house for 5 years now so I don’t want to hear “The Mail” is legit.
Oh, but it WAS Russia; Russia and a complicit Senate led by McConnell that failed to discharge their constitutional obligation and convict the president despite overwhelming evidence of his guilt.
So 7,000,000+ votes were cast for dead people? Man, that’s a lot. And all for Democrats, right? Cool cool. Guess they’ll need to win by 15,000,000 votes next time to MAYBE shut you people up? BTW, our “horse” technically came in first last election by 3,000,000 votes and lost 3 key states by 70,000 but we didn’t say a peep until it became A FACT that Russia helped Trump.
He should be shunned. He is a co conspirator.
Rationalize your vote however you must, in order to ever look in the mirror again. It will be seen by conspiracy believers as support of the President’s Big Lie and those that want to delegitimize elections. At least voters now know where you stand.
Mike Garcia is the representative for The city of Lancaster, Ca. I am a residence of Lancaster. After Garcia’s objection to the fair democratic election of the US Presidency on Nov 3, 2020. And after the attack on the US Capital, that caused loss of life and the direct attack on US democracy. Mr. Garcia’s attitude concern me that he would continue to pursue this idea to protect one man, rather then the people of the district, which he was sworn to protect. Garcia’s behavior insights the people who want to do harm to me and other Americans, who just want to live by the truth and honestly. Mr. Garcia, please resign for the sake of this DEMOCRACY.