As a live stream video apparently captured the 'blackout' in Vatican City, social media users tried to establish a link between the power outage and US election fraud.
Apart from Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Republican senator from Missouri Josh Hawley has also faced massive criticism for his role in inciting Capitol riot.
A widely circulated video showed the lawmakers seated in a packed room, where they were escorted from the protesters that stormed inside the government building.
Despite beefed up security measures around Washington, experts believe there will still be a threat if President Trump doesn't call on his supporters to accept the election result.