THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1800
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Question
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When the vote is tied who breaks it?
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Senate
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House
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Congress
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President
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In the House, the Speaker (or any presiding officer) only votes if there is a tie, otherwise the presiding officer abstains.
Detailed explanation-2: -David Foote/DPS Auspic. In both the Senate and House of Representatives, if a vote is tied it is a ‘no’ vote.
Detailed explanation-3: -"The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided” (U.S. Constitution, Article I, section 3). Since 1789, 294 tie-breaking votes have been cast.
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