Pence now ruling from the chair that the Members of Congress sent to the gallery can't even ask how they can render objections if they're not on the floor.

Pause as the microphones don't work. This is not off to an inspiring start.

Reading off the president's name as "Donald J. Trump of the State of Florida." Queens, we hardly knew ye.

Now, Arizona. Pence recites (as with all the states) that this is the only certificate from the state authorities. Gosar & Cruz object.

Objection leads to groans and applause.