When Can the Vice President Cast a Vote in the Senate

question 37

Multiple Choice

When can the vice president cast a vote in the Senate?

• A) on cloture motions, which stop filibusters
• B) only when there is a tie vote on a piece of legislation
• C) whenever the vice president feels like it
• D) when directed by the president to do so
• E) in times of national crisis

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