John Barrasso: “He cast a tie breaking vote on the budget resolution that…”

“In that capacity, he presided as you're presiding today, Mr. President, over our chamber. His eight tie breaking votes in the floor of the Senate were cast at decisive moments in our history. In 2001, He cast a tie breaking vote on the budget resolution that paved the way for generational tax relief for American families. Dick never treated this office as ceremonial. He was hands on and deeply engaged in governing. A bust of Vice President Cheney now rests in the Senate wing of the Capitol.” (04:19–04:29)

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