Vice President Kamala Harris has made history by breaking the record for the most tie-breaking votes cast by a vice president in the United States Senate. Harris reached that milestone on Tuesday, December 6, 2023, with his vote to confirm Loren AliKhan as a United States District Court judge.
The vice president's tie-breaking votes have been crucial to advancing the Biden-Harris administration's agenda over the past three years. These votes have helped lower costs for American families, create jobs and provide economic relief to small businesses across the country.
Harris surpassed the previous record held by John C. Calhoun, who served as vice president from 1825 to 1832. In recognition of his achievement, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer presented Harris with a gavel 'or during a ceremony in the Senate chamber.
“The record that Vice President Harris sets today is important not just because of the number, but because of what she has made possible,” Schumer said. “She has broken barriers and made history, and we are all proud of her.”
Harris previously tied the record for the most tie-breaking votes cast by a vice president in July when he voted in favor of President Biden's nomination of Kalpana Kotagal to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Under the US Constitution, the vice president serves as president of the Senate, but can only vote in a tie. As of December 6, 2023, there have only been 300 tie-breaking votes cast by a vice president in U.S. history.
Harris' record-breaking achievement is a testament to his dedication to public service and his commitment to representing the American people.
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