Question

While the vice president’s role as president of the Senate is largely ceremonial, in cases of a tie vote (50-50) on a bill, the vice president __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

In the case of a tie vote on a bill, the vice president has the casting vote.

Explanation:

A casting vote is a vote exercise by someone, in this case, the vice president, to decide over a tie on a legislature body. The vice president only votes in that case, if not he/she only presides the sessions of the Senate or joint sessions of the Congress.

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Answer 2

While the vice president’s role as president of the Senate is largely ceremonial, in cases of a tie vote (50-50) on a bill, the vice president can break the tie.