It's been four years since thousands of angry insurrections stormed the nation's Capitol, protesting as Congress certified the results of the presidential election.
On Monday, there was a much different scene on Capitol Hill as Vice President Kamala Harris certified the election and again pledged a peaceful transition of power.
NBC Bay Area’s Ian Cull spoke with lawmakers who were there four years ago, and again Monday.
Watch the full report in video player above.
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