Posted 12/5/2023, 6:11:50 PM
Harris Breaks Record for Most Senate Tie-Breaking Votes by a Vice President
- Vice President Harris has broken the record for most Senate tie-breaking votes in U.S. history, with 32 votes
- She surpassed the previous record of 31 set by Vice President John C. Calhoun from 1825-1832
- Her 32nd tie-break came during the vote on the nomination of Loren Alikhan to be a U.S. District Judge
- Immediately after, Sen. Majority Leader Schumer congratulated her and gave her a golden gavel to commemorate
- The Senate has been narrowly divided during Biden's presidency, leading to more tie votes needing Harris' tie-break