Under the Constitution, the President pro tempore presides over the Senate ______.

A. whenever the Speaker of the Senate is absent
B. whenever the Vice President is absent
C. whenever both the Vice President and the Speaker of the House are absent
D. whenever the Vice President is absent, unless the President is available


Answer: B

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