Kamala Harris has tied the record for the most tie-breaking votes cast by a vice president in the U.S. Senate, with her 31st vote on a cloture motion for the nomination of Kalpana Kotagal to serve on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Harris is the first woman, first Black person, and first Asian American to serve as vice president of the United States. The Senate is currently split 50-50 between Democrats and Republicans, making Harris’s vote often the deciding factor in close votes. Harris has cast tie-breaking votes on various issues, including judicial nominations, legislation, and procedural matters.
Her tie-breaking votes have been critical in helping Democrats pass their agenda, such as confirming Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court and addressing climate change. Harris’s supporters argue that her tie-breaking votes are necessary to ensure the Senate functions effectively. Despite controversy, Harris has made history as the first vice president to cast more than 30 tie-breaking votes and is likely to break the record in the future. Her tie-breaking votes will continue to be a deciding factor in close votes in the Senate and will play a critical role in shaping the Biden administration’s agenda.
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