Whose power in the Senate is equal to the power of the Speaker of the House?

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26 March, 18:14

Whose power in the Senate is equal to the power of the Speaker of the House?

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Roderick · Answer 1

Vice President

According to the Constitution, the chairman of the Senate is the Vice President. He takes part in the vote only in the event of a tie (with a draw). Senate elects the president (or chairman) pro tempore (temporary, ang. President pro tempore), which every day (due to frequent absenteeism Vice President) chaired the meeting. But it has a casting vote - is because commonly longest serving senator from the party that has the majority at any given time. In the opinion of some of the president pro tempore is honorary function.