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In the event of tie votes by the Supreme Court, the lower court's ruling in the case being considered is upheld without comment. In other words, the Supreme Court issues no permanent decision on the laws involved in the case.

Optionally, the Court may choose to hear reargument on the case, with the addition of the justice or justices who weren't present during the original oral arguments.

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there can never be a tie. there are 9 people on the supreme court. everyone has to vote. there will never be a tie. there will always be a majority for one judgement.

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The lower court ruling stands.

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