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How does the Senate elect the vice president? Explain in 2 sentences

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Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take the office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both houses of Congress.

If the Electoral College vote for vice president results in a tie or deadlock, the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution requires the Senate to choose a vice president from among the top contenders.

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Answer: If the Electoral College vote for vice president results in a tie or deadlock, the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution requires the Senate to choose a vice president from among the top contenders. To date, the Senate has exercised this duty only once.

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