He wrote he consulted the parliamentarian about his right to object a givens state's electoral votes, and was told he can't. The parliamentarian serves as an advisory role, nothing more. He wasn't bound in any way to the parliamentarian's recommendation.

pence says he'll attened biden's fake inaugural ceremony. Nobody who recognizes what really happened with the vote can in good conscience go anywhere near that event.

By the fact that he waited to announce his decision to ignore the fraudulent electors after Trumps rally, made it very clear he understood he was in the wrong, and didn't want to face Trump about his decision.