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60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 13: Tie Breaking Vice Presidents

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Prior to the 17th Amendment, which passed in 1917, Senators were appointed by state legislatures. After the 12th Amendment in 1804, the Vice-Presidents were detached from the Senate and only served to break a tie vote.

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9th - 10th
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Social Studies & History
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