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Who broke the tie in the Senate for DeVos's confirmation?

  • Mike Pence

  • Joe Biden

  • Mitch McConnell

  • Paul Ryan

Answer

Mike Pence, the Vice President of the United States, cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate to confirm Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. The vote was 50-50, with all Democrats and two Republicans voting against DeVos's confirmation. Pence's vote was necessary to break the tie and allow DeVos to be confirmed.
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