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What happens if the Senate is tied?

Politics Nov 4, 2014 5:07 PM EDT

Republicans need six seats to claim the Senate majority. If they win five, the Senate will be tied for only the fourth time in history. While Vice President Joe Biden can break the tie, his vote might not be enough to move bills past a filibuster. We dig into past tied sessions and break down the numbers the Senate needs to pass legislation.

Lisa Desjardins

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Lisa Desjardins is a correspondent for PBS NewsHour, where she covers news from the U.S. Capitol while also traveling across the country to report on how decisions in Washington affect people where they live and work.

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