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the U. S. Vice President, who is also President of the Senate
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The vice pres can only vote when?
When there is tie in the Senate (as demonstrated recently when Vice President Pence broke the tie on the repeal of Obamacare following Senator McCain's NO vote)
Vice presidents role in congress?
The Vice-President of the United States is the President of the Senate. When he is present, he presides over the Senate (similar to running a meeting) but he does not participate in Senate debates. He votes only if it is necessary to break a deadlock in a Senate vote.
Why can the president of the senate only vote to break a tie?
He is not a member of the Senate but presides over the Senate. According to parliamentary rules, the presiding officer does not vote unless there is a tie vote.
Who Act as president of the senate?
The Vice President of the United States is the President of the Senate.. He can not vote unless there is a tie but he can vote to break a tie. Such is his only power.
Who casts the deciding vote when there is a the vote in senate?
The Vice-President, who is President of the Senate, can vote to break a tie vote.
The president of the Senate can only vote in this type of situation?
In case of a tie vote in the Senate.
The President of the Senate can only vote in this type of situation.?
In case of a tie vote in the Senate.
Who chooses the President in the event of tie?
In the event of a tie, the House of Representatives breaks it - but each state has only 1 vote, instead of each House member voting. The Senate breaks the tie for the Vice President. This was put into action by the 12th amendment.
What is the vice presidents role in the legislative branch?
they serves for the president if the president is unable to complete his or her term
When does the vice president vote in the senate?
In the US Senate, the Vice President who chairs the Senate can vote to break a tie vote. This comes into play as a Constitutional requirement, specifically in part of Article One in the US Constitution. This eliminates the problem created by a tie vote among the Senators.
What position does the vice president hold in the US senate?
The Vice President's role in the US Senate is to be the offical tie breaker if a tie on the floor shall occur. He is also referred to as the President of the Senate. Al Gore was the last vice president to break a tie on the Senate floor.(S.Menzel)luke dylan mayes
Who acts as president of the senate?
The Vice President of the United States is the President of the Senate.. He can not vote unless there is a tie but he can vote to break a tie. Such is his only power.
