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Who is responsible for breaking a tie vote in the Florida senate?
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What offical is the the president of the senate?
There isn't a "president" of the Senate, despite Palins reference. The Vice President sits to act when there is a tie vote. He casts the breaking vote. There are Senate minority and majority leaders.
Who can cast a tie breaking vote in the senate?
Anyone of the Senators who havnt voted yet
When does the president of the senate usually preside?
The president of the senate (aka the Vice President of the U.S.) generally presides over the senate when there is a tie and a tie breaking vote is needed.
Who serves as president of the Senate Although they cannot participate in debates they can vote in case of a tie?
The Vice President presides over the U.S. Senate and may vote only for the purpose of breaking a tie.
How many members of are in the senate and why?
There are 100 senators, 2 from each state. The Vice President serves as the President of the Senate and provides the tie-breaking vote when needed.
What is Senate house?
The Senate along with the House of Representatives is responsible for creating new laws. Senators must vote on bills before they become laws.
Who can cast a tie-breaking vote in the senate?
There is no casting vote in the Senate. In the event of a tie, no question may be affirmed in the positive.
Is the President of the Senate a member of the Senate?
The Vice President of the United States is the designated President of the Senate as is set forth in the US Constitution. However when the Vice President is away then the Senate's president pro tempore (or any others so designated) is the acting President of the Senate. For any vote in the Senate that ends in a tie, only the Vice President can cast the tie-breaking vote.
What is the only time the leader of the senate votes on issues?
The only time that the leader of the Senate (the Vice President) votes on issues is in the case of a tie in the Senate. The Vice President then must cast the tie-breaking vote.
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.
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
How many democrats hold seat in senate now?
There are currently 50 Democrat senators in the U.S. Senate, with Vice President Kamala Harris able to cast a tie-breaking vote if needed.
