The Electoral College gave George W. Bush 271 votes, one more than required to prevail in the 538-member College.
These votes will be officially counted in a joint session of Congress on January 6th.
Herald Online feature: Election aftermath
Transcript: The US Supreme Court decision
Transcript: The US Supreme Court oral arguments
Diary of a democracy in trouble
The US Electoral College
Florida Dept. of State Division of Elections
Supreme Court of Florida
Supreme Court of the United States
Bush-Cheney transition website
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