JOURNAL ARTICLE

The History Behind Kamala Harris Matching the 191-Year-Old Record for Tiebreaking Votes.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 16 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: August, Melissa 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Vice President Kamala Harris's achievement of tying the record for the most tiebreaking votes cast in Congress, a record previously held by John C. Calhoun. Harris reached this milestone in just two and a half years, contrasting with Calhoun's eight years in office, due to the current polarized political climate and a closely divided Senate. The article highlights the differences in how Harris and Calhoun approached their tiebreaking roles, with Harris aiming for bipartisan cooperation while Calhoun often maneuvered for political advantage. Additionally, it notes that President Biden, during his vice presidency, did not cast any tiebreaking votes, marking a notable distinction in their respective tenures. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/07, p16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:164892679
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Time.com is the property of TIME USA, LLC and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.