Congress is gearing up for a snowy certification of President-elect Trump’s election win on Monday, as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) vows to plow ahead with the vote despite a snowstorm set to hit Washington, D.C.

The House and Senate are scheduled to convene in a joint session at 1 p.m. on Monday to certify Trump’s victory, a process that is mandated by the Constitution and federal law. On Monday, however, the nation’s capital is bracing for as many as 10 inches of snow, a weather event that could make it difficult for lawmakers to arrive at the Capitol.

Johnson, however, has said the operation will go on “whether we’re in a blizzard or not,” citing federal law and Trump’s “landslide” win. It comes exactly four years after a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol and interrupted the certification of President Biden's election win.

Also this week, the debate over the best strategy to carry out Trump’s legislative wish list is expected to heat up, after the president-elect endorsed moving one reconciliation bill rather than two — a stance that directly contrasts with that of Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and others. And some of Trump’s cabinet nominees will likely visit the Capitol this week to meet with senators, including Tulsi Gabbard — Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence — who is slated to speak with Sen. Mark Warner (Va.), the top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee.

Additionally, the late-President Jimmy Carter will lie in state in the Capitol, as Washington begins a days-long commemoration of the 39th president’s life.

Congress to certify Trump’s election win amid snowstorm

The certification of Trump’s election win is set to take center stage in Washington on Monday, as lawmakers trudge through the snow to participate in the process that is taking place exactly four years after a violent mob descended on the Capitol and interrupted the procedure.

Despite the inclement weather — which some forecasts say can include up to 10 inches of snow — Congress is still expected to meet to certify the election.

“The House intends to certify President Trump’s election tomorrow as scheduled in accordance with federal law,” Johnson spokesperson Taylor Haulsee wrote in a statement on Sunday.

The House and Senate adopted a concurrent resolution last week that set Jan. 6........

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