A vote on a bill in the Senate results in a tie. What would likely be the official outcome of the vote on the bill?
A. The bill would be withdrawn and submitted at a later time, when one additional vote could be secured.
B. The bill would be killed.
C. The president's party would prevail.
D. The parties would reach a compromise in the conference committee.
E. The leadership would canvass members to change the one vote needed for passage.
Answer: C. The president's party would prevail.
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