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Grant Tucker
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Which senator cast the first tiebreaking vote?
John Adams, because he was the first president of the Senate -- he was VP, and the VP casts the tiebreaker vote.
How does the vice president impact the activities of the senate?
The VP chairs the Senate and can vote if a tie-vote occurs. Therefore the party that the VP belongs to can pass legislation with only 50 votes.
Why would the president of senate vote on a bill?
He is the VP and not a voting member of the Senate, but he can vote in the event of a tie.
What is the vice president of the US the president of?
The VP presides over the US Senate. He can vote only if there is a tie vote.
What does the vice president act as the president of?
The VP presides over the US Senate and can vote in the case of a tie vote.
Why can't the vice president participate in debate on the senate floor?
The VP is not a Senator. His job is to chair meetings. He can not vote unless there is a tie vote.
What is necessary for the vice president of the us to vote in the senate?
The VP votes in case of a tie.
Who votes in the senate only if there is a tie vote among senators?
The vice president of the US , who presides over the senate, can vote in this case.
What does the VP of the US have to do with congress?
He is the president pro tem of the Senate, but can only vote to break a tie.
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.
What people can vote for president and vice president?
US citizens who are registered to vote elect delegates to the Electoral College, and the Electoral College elects the president and VP.
What does the vice president preside over?
The VP presides over the US Senate but can not vote unless there is a tie.
