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What three important occasions when the senate clashes with the president?
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When does a vice president only vote on a bill in the senate?
The vice-president chairs the US and as such can vote if there is a tie vote-- otherwise he is not allowed to vote. There actually have some occasions when the VP's vote decided fairly important legislation.
How can the Vice-President be the chairman of the Senate?
According to the United States Constitution, the Vice-President of the United States serves as the President of the Senate. This means that the Vice-President has the authority to preside over and manage the proceedings of the Senate. However, they only have the power to cast a vote in the event of a tie.
What is the power given only to the senate?
The senate has the power to or reject important appointments made by the president
The President of the Senate also holds what other important office?
It is more appropriate to say that the Vice-President of the United States has as one of his constitutional responsibilities to serve as President of the US Senate.
Why does the Chief Justice not the president of senate preside over the impeachment trial of a president?
Such is what the rules of the Senate say. The president of the Senate is the vice-president who would take the president's office if he were convicted. He would have a conflict of interest, to be sure. Also, it is good to have an experienced judge rule over such an important trial.
What official is the president of the senate?
The Vice President is the president of the Senate.
How official is the president of the senate?
The president of the senate is the Vice President.
What power does the Vice President have in the Senate?
The Vice President of the United States is the President of the Senate. There is no Vice President of the Senate. He has the power to cast a deciding vote to break ties, and is present when the electoral college votes are counted.
Is the oldest senate the president of the senate?
No, the President Pro Tempore is generally the Senator in the majority with the most seniority. In some cases this is the oldest senator, but more likely it's the longest serving senator (although I do believe Senator Byrd is the oldest currently serving senator).Under the US Constitution, the Vice President of the United States is the President of the Senate. In modern times, the Vice President does not actually preside over the Senate, except on the most rare of occasions or when his vote may be needed to break a tie.In the absence of the Vice President, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate (or his/her designee) presides. By tradition, the most senior senator of the majority party is the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Presently, that is is Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia. Sen. Byrd is also the oldest and longest serving senator.
Who is the leader of the senate when they are in session?
The U.S. Vice President is the President of the Senate. When he/she is absent or acting as President, the Senate President Pro Tempore is in charge.
Is the vice president chosen by senate?
No, but he or she is the president of the Senate.
Most powerful position in the state senate?
Nevada- Harry Reid- Senate Majority leader. The Senate Majority Leader is currently Senator Bill Frist of Tennessee. The Senate Minority Leader is Harry Reid of Nevada. The head of the Senate is the Vice President Joe Biden ,actually, but yes these other positions are high
