Pence acknowledges tie-breaker may be needed to confirm Kavanaugh

After fiery hearings, VP’s power to break Senate ties may be needed for first time on a supreme court nomination

Vice-President Mike Pence acknowledged on Sunday that he may be required to cast a tie-breaking vote to secure the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as a supreme court justice, in what would be a first in US history.

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