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Vice President Harris Sets Record with 32nd Senate Tiebreaker Vote

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Vice President Harris Sets Record with 32nd Senate Tiebreaker Vote
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Vice President Kamala Harris has made history by breaking the record for the most tiebreaking votes in the U.S. Senate, with a total of 32. This surpasses the previous record held by John C. Calhoun. Harris's tiebreaking votes have had significant impacts, including on the COVID stimulus package and the confirmation of nominees. Her role highlights the power and influence she holds in a polarized Senate.

Topics:nationpolitics#historic-moment#kamala-harris#polarization#politics#tiebreaking-votes#us-senate
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  1. Harris makes history with 32nd tiebreaker vote in Senate  PBS NewsHour
  2. Harris makes history with record-setting tie-breaking Senate vote  CNN
  3. Vice President Harris casts record-setting vote in Senate  Washington Post
  4. Vice President Harris breaks nearly 200-year-old record for Senate tiebreaker votes, casts her 32nd  Yahoo News
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