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John Sarbanes: “What is your interpretation? What does it mean? Section 4 says, ``No bill to increase revenue shall become law unless…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 1995
What is your interpretation? What does it mean? Section 4 says, ``No bill to increase revenue shall become law unless approved by a majority of the whole number of each House by a rollcall vote.'' Take the situation you just described. It is a 50-50 split. The Vice President is entitled to cast his vote. Would this negate the vote-casting power of the Vice President?
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of Section 4 regarding revenue bills and the Vice President's voting power.

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