5 ms·Do they need to vote inside the Capitol in order for the process to move ahead?by themark 6y agoDo they need to vote inside the Capitol in order for the process to move ahead?iso1631 6y agoEven if they didn't vote, Trump and Pence get fired at 12pm on Jan 20th, and Pelosi becomes president. The only way for Trump to remain president past 12pm Jan 20th is for the joint session to declare him president.themark 6y agoMakes sense. I am wondering about the protocol though.