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Tied Senate would keep Pence on standby

By Susan Ferrechio
Published October 23, 2018 4:00am ET
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Tied Senate would keep Pence on standby
Vice President Mike Pence speaks to members of the media at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, as he leaves Washington for Utah ahead of the vice presidential debate schedule for Oct. 7. | (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Vice President Mike Pence could be spending much more time in the Capitol next year if the Nov. 6 election results in a tied Senate.

Pence’s tie-breaking vote would be critical for clearing what is likely to be a large slate of Trump administration nominees, who will require 51 votes to win confirmation.

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