What Happens When the Senate Is Split 50-50?
Posted on AllSides January 6th, 2021
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ANALYSIS
With Democrats winning both Senate seats in Georgia, the chamber will have a balance of 50-50, enough for their party to secure control there for the first time in six years. With President-elect Joe Biden set to be inaugurated on Jan. 20, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will then become the tiebreaking vote in the Senate.
Here are some questions and answers about the implications of a split Senate.
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