Washington: US Vice President Kamala Harris held Presidential powers for a total of one hour and 25 minutes on Friday. According to the White House statement, President Joe Biden was under anesthetic, that official letters to Congress declaring the temporary transfer of power were sent at 10:10 am (1510 GMT) to Kamala Harris.

Joe Biden resumed his duties at 11:35 am, (1635 GMT), White House said in a statement.