Why it matters: The commitment by a longtime House Democratic leader comes as some senior party members are leaving wiggle room on whether they would vote for certification.

What they're saying: Asked by CNN's Dana Bash during a "State of the Union" appearance if he commits to certifying the election even if Trump wins, Clyburn replied, "Absolutely."

Between the lines: Objections to Electoral College slates on Jan. 6, once little more than toothless protests by lawmakers on the losing side, have become potent symbols of election denialism since the Capitol riot in 2021.

The intrigue: Like his colleagues who are not ruling out objecting to a Trump win, Clyburn once supported an unsuccessful objection to Republican electors.