JD Vance
Vice President of the United States & President of the Senate
Inaugurated January 20, 2025 · Former U.S. Senator from Ohio (2023–2025)
Role
As Vice President, JD Vance serves as President of the Senate and casts the deciding vote when the Senate is evenly divided. Despite Republicans holding a 53–47 majority in the 119th Congress, several votes have required Vance to break ties when Republican senators defected on key legislation. Vance is on a record pace for tie-breaking votes, surpassing the rate set by Vice President Kamala Harris (2021–2025).
Tie-Breaking Votes
Venezuela War Powers Resolution
Point of order on a joint resolution to direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela. Vance's vote upheld the point of order, effectively killing the resolution.
H.R. 4 — Rescissions Act of 2025 (Motion to Discharge)
Motion to discharge a rescissions bill that would claw back previously approved federal spending. Vance broke the tie to advance the bill.
H.R. 4 — Rescissions Act of 2025 (Motion to Proceed)
Motion to proceed to consideration of the Rescissions Act. Vance cast the deciding vote to bring the bill to the floor.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act — Graham Amendment (Border)
Amendment by Senator Lindsey Graham related to border security provisions in the reconciliation package. Vance broke the tie to adopt the amendment.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act — Graham Amendment (Defense)
Second amendment by Senator Graham related to defense spending in the reconciliation bill. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to adopt it.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act — Final Passage
Final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping reconciliation bill covering taxes, immigration, energy, and defense. Vance's vote sent it to the President's desk.
Global Tariffs National Emergency — Motion to Table
Motion to table a joint resolution that would have terminated the national emergency related to global tariffs imposed by the President. Vance's vote tabled the resolution, preserving the tariffs.
Pete Hegseth — Secretary of Defense Nomination
Confirmation vote for Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. The first tie-breaking vote of Vance's vice presidency, and the earliest a VP has cast one in their tenure.