6 to the Electoral College tally of the presidential election, warning colleagues against a “dangerous ploy” that could damage the nation's civic traditions.Sasse, a potential 2024 presidential contender, posted a lengthy explanation Thursday of his views on social media, including a paragraph by paragraph dismantling of allegations of voter fraud in key states won by President-elect Joe Biden.

Sasse said he felt compelled to speak “truth” as constituents and those supporting President Donald Trump wanted to know where he stands on the issue. “I will not be participating in a project to overturn the election,” Sasse wrote.

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106 women will serve in the next U.S. House and 25 women will serve in the next U.S.

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Congress opens new session as COVID-19, Biden's win dominate

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President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris set to return to Georgia in January

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Joe Biden criticizes pace of Covid-19 vaccine rollout, vows to accelerate

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Trump’s $2,000 coronavirus relief cheques stall as Republicans block vote in Senate

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Republicans stall Trump's $2,000 covid relief checks in Senate

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Biden criticizes slow vaccine rollout, Colorado confirms nation's first UK variant case

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Biden says pace of COVID-19 vaccine rollout is 'falling far behind,' vows to accelerate

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