In the event of a tied vote in the Senate, who casts the tie-breaking vote?

A. the President

B. the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

C. the Vice-President

D. the Secretary of State

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Clarke

27 October, 04:36

In the event of a tied vote in the Senate, who casts the tie-breaking vote?

A. the President

B. the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

C. the Vice-President

D. the Secretary of State

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Sable · Answer 1

The Chief Justice is in a different branch from the Senate. Therefore, B is eliminated. The Secretary of State has a different role, which isn't so much making the laws, so D is out as well. The Vice President is the one that breaks the tie for the Senate, as he is actually considered the President of the Senate. The answer is C.

In the event of a tied vote in the Senate, who casts the tie-breaking vote?A. the PresidentB. the Chief Justice of the Supreme CourtC. the Vice-PresidentD. the Secretary of State

In the event of a tied vote in the Senate, who casts the tie-breaking vote?

A. the President

B. the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

C. the Vice-President

D. the Secretary of State