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FranThe vice president is the presiding officer of the Senate. He can not vote unless there is a tie vote. In that case, he can vote to break the tie.
He also must be able to step in as President, either temporarily or permanently.
Amendment 25 outlines the procedure by which the vice-president can temporarialy assume the powers of the President and later relinquish those powers.
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Who breaks a tie in senate votes?
The President of the Senate (Vice President of the United States) is given that authority in the US Constitution.
What power is given to the vice president according to article 1 of the constitution?
Article One of the Constitution gives the Vice President power to preside over the Senate.
Identify a constitutional amendment passed since 1960 that illustrates the Constitutions flexability?
The 25th amendment (1967) to the Constitution shows the Constitution's flexibility. When the Constitution was first drafted, it did not have any provisions for presidential disability or vacancy in the office of vice president. This amendment established a process whereby if the president becomes disabled, the vice president assumes the responsibilities of that office until the president can resume his duties.
Who is the presiding officer of the senate who votes only to break a tie?
The President of the Senate (Vice President of the United States) is given that authority in the US Constitution.
What happened if the president and the vice president are unable to serve out their terms?
The order of succession is given in the constitution. The Sec of State is the next person in line to take the office.
