
Tie Breaking Vote
US Vice President Dick Cheney (C) arrives at the Senate Chambers after cutting short a Middle East visit to be on hand in case he was required to cast a tie-breaking vote as President of the Senate. Despite giving up the cool trip, Cheney did not end up voting on the bill.
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Jul 18th 2008 4:03PM
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