I dunno if that's how it played out... But the plan was to probably allow the completion of the fraud by certifying the electors. This completes the case for charging the people involved with treason, instead of attempted treason. They obviously expected another impeachment attempt, which Pence was quick to deny. The only thing that makes me doubtful, is the documents Lin Wood released on Pence, which showed evidence of Pence working to overthrow trump during his first campaign.