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re: It's truly a shame that it's a forgone conclusion all the Democrats vote no
Posted on 7/10/18 at 6:47 am to fjlee90
Posted on 7/10/18 at 6:47 am to fjlee90
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Maybe I have been watching too much House of Cards, but if a simple majority is needed, can't Pence cast a vote?
51 Rs in the Senate. 47 Ds and 2 indies. Let's say McCain doesn't vote. All other Rs vote yea. Let's say the 47 and 2 vote nay. From what I know, Pence can only vote in case of a tie vote. Therefore, 50-49 won't get a vote from Pence so I surmise the vote would fail since you need a 50 plus 1 in order for the nomination to pass.
Anyone correct me if I'm wrong. I might be.
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Posted on 7/10/18 at 7:48 am to Homesick Tiger
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51 Rs in the Senate. 47 Ds and 2 indies. Let's say McCain doesn't vote. All other Rs vote yea. Let's say the 47 and 2 vote nay. From what I know, Pence can only vote in case of a tie vote. Therefore, 50-49 won't get a vote from Pence so I surmise the vote would fail since you need a 50 plus 1 in order for the nomination to pass.
Anyone correct me if I'm wrong. I might be.
That's right. The VP is the tie-breaker in the Senate and he doesn't vote unless there is a tie.
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