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brush

(61,033 posts) Thu Nov 12, 2020, 06:51 PM Nov 2020

If we are successful in both Georgia Senate races there will be a 50-50 tie... [View all]

in the US Senate and since there is no majority or minority, who fills the majority leader's role?

Would it be Schumer since VP Harris as President of the Senate holds the deciding vote in case of ties?

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If we are successful in both Georgia Senate races there will be a 50-50 tie... [View all] brush Nov 2020 OP

Harris breaks ties so we would have a majority. unblock Nov 2020 #1

Kamala Harris is President of the Senate. Jirel Nov 2020 #2

Yes, I know that, but who would be the gatekeeper who... brush Nov 2020 #5

Schumer would be Majority leader Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #6

It would be Schumer leftieNanner Nov 2020 #7

Yes. Drunken Irishman Nov 2020 #3

That's my understanding. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2020 #4

It is a long shot kansasobama Nov 2020 #8

In that scenario ... Laelth Nov 2020 #9

Thanks, Laelth. That's explains it fully. brush Nov 2020 #11

You're welcome. n/t Laelth Nov 2020 #13

I hope it is Schumer as everyone says Meowmee Nov 2020 #10

If it is a 50 50 tie would that not be on Jan 5th when Mitch still has a majority in the Senate? applegrove Nov 2020 #12

Not for long though if it happens...just 15 more days. brush Nov 2020 #14

In 2001 Lott and Daschle negotiated a power sharing agreement. tritsofme Nov 2020 #15

Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski will determine the agenda unfortunately kansasobama Nov 2020 #16

Short answer: The Senate votes on it.... McConnell vs Schumer world wide wally Nov 2020 #17