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.
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