What happens if there's a tie vote in the House?

What happens if there's a tie vote in the House?

The House began voting July 2, 2025, on whether to open debate for asprawling Trump-backed domestic spending bill, but some GOP holdouts could endanger its passage. With such close margins, a tie vote is possible — here's a look back at what happens when the House ties. An unusual scene occurred on the House floor in February 2024 as the chamber's vote tally came to a tie at 215 to 215 when three House Republicans joined Democrats to oppose an effort to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Although the impasse wasquickly resolved, as a fourth House Republican changed his vote to oppose the bill in a procedural move that allows leadership to bring the legislation up again at a later date, it brought forward an issue that could come up again with a razor-thin Republican majority in the lower chamber — what happens if there's a tie vote in the House? What a tie vote means in the House According to House rules, in the case of a tie vote, a question before the chamber "shall be lost." In the lower chamber, where Republicans hold just a slim majority and often see a handful of defections among their conference, there's no tie-breaker. Unlike in the Senate, where a tie-breaking vote may be cast, no one is brought in to resolve the issue. Breaking a tie vote in the Senate In the upper chamber, which sees tie votes with more regularity, the Vice President is called upon to cast tie-breaking votes. In recent years, with a narrow Democratic majority in the Senate, Vice President Kamala Harris has on more than 30 occasionscast a tie-breaking vote, breaking the record set almost 200 years ago. Seven still missing after fireworks warehouse explosion in California Piece of plane found in North Carolina driveway may belong to Delta flight Puget Sound orca pod threatened by salmon decline

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What happens if there's a tie vote in the House?

What happens if there's a tie vote in the House? The House began voting July 2, 2025, on whether to open debate for asprawling Trump-bac...

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20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials

20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials

(AP)— The Trump administration violated federal privacy laws when it turned over Medicaid data on millions of enrollees to deportation officials last month, California Attorney General Rob Bonta alleged on Tuesday, saying he and 19 other states' attorneys general havesuedover the move. Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s advisers ordered the release of a dataset that includes the private health information of people living in California, Illinois, Washington state, and Washington, DC, to the Department of Homeland Security, The Associated Press first reported last month. All of those states allow non-US citizens to enroll in Medicaid programs that pay for their expenses using only state taxpayer dollars. The unusual data sharing of private health information, including addresses, names, social security numbers, immigration status, and claims data for enrollees in those states, was released to deportation officials as they accelerated enforcement efforts across the country. The data could be used to help the Department of Homeland Security locate migrants in its mass deportation campaign, experts said. Bonta said the Trump administration's data release violates federal health privacy protection laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). "This is about flouting seven decades of federal law policy and practice that have made it clear that personal healthcare data is confidential and can only be shared in certain narrow circumstances that benefit the public's health or the Medicaid program," Bonta said during a news conference on Tuesday. The Trump administration has sought to arm deportation officials with more data on immigrants. In May, for example, a federal judge refused to block the Internal Revenue Service from sharing immigrants' tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to help agents locate and detain people living without legal status in the US. The move to shore up the federal government's data on immigrant Medicaid enrollees appears to have been set in motion in May, when the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced it would be reviewing some states rolls to ensure federal funds have not been used to pay for coverage for people with "unsatisfactory immigration status." As part of the review, CMS asked California, Washington and Illinois to share details about non-US citizens who have enrolled in their state's Medicaid program, according to a June 6 memo signed by Medicaid Deputy Director Sara Vitolo that was obtained by the AP. The memo was written by several CMS officials under Vitolo's supervision, according to sources familiar with the process. CMS officials attempted to fight the data sharing request from Homeland Security, saying that to do so would violate federal laws, including the Social Security Act and the Privacy Act of 1974, according to the memo. The legal arguments outlined in the memo were not persuasive to Trump appointees at HHS, which oversees the Medicaid agency. Four days after the memo was sent, on June 10, HHS officials directed the transfer of "the data to DHS by 5:30 ET today," according to email exchanges obtained by AP. HHS is "aggressively cracking down on states that may be misusing federal Medicaid funds," agency spokesman Andrew Nixon said in a statement. The agency has not provided details on DHS' role in the effort. Nixon also defended the legality of releasing the data to DHS. "HHS acted entirely within its legal authority – and in full compliance with all applicable laws – to ensure that Medicaid benefits are reserved for individuals who are lawfully entitled to receive them," he said in the statement. Dozens of Democratic members of Congress — in both the House and Senate — have sent letters to the involved agencies, demanding that data sharing cease and that Homeland Security destroy the information it has received so far. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials

20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials (AP)— The Trump administration violated...

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Wimbledon: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the last top-five women's seed left. Carlos Alcaraz wins

Wimbledon: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the last top-five women's seed left. Carlos Alcaraz wins

LONDON (AP) —Aryna Sabalenkajoked that she'd love it if the upsets atWimbledonwould stop, which makes sense, given that she is ranked No. 1. She's also the only one of the five top-seeded women still in the bracket after No. 4 Jasmine Paolini, last year's runner-up, followed No. 2Coco Gauff, No. 3 Jessica Pegula and No. 5 Zheng Qinwen on the way out. Sabalenka was two points from dropping the opening set of her second-round match three times on Wednesday before asserting herself for a 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory over Marie Bouzkova. In all,a record-tying 23 seeded players— 10 women, 13 men — were gone by the end of Day 2, equaling the most at any Grand Slam event in the past 25 years. Five more women joined them by losing Wednesday: Paolini, No. 12 Diana Shnaider, No. 21 Beatriz Haddad Maia, No. 22 Donna Vekic and No. 29 Leylah Fernandez. "Of course you're going to know the overall picture," Sabalenka said, then added with a chuckle: "I hope it's no upsets anymore in this tournament, if you know what I mean." She isa three-time Grand Slam champion, with all of those titles coming on hard courts at the Australian Open or U.S. Open. She also was the runner-up to Gauffat the clay-court French Openlast month — drawing criticism from some over her post-match comments, a flap she and Gauff set aside via social media videos last week — but hasn't been past the semifinals on the grass of the All England Club. A year ago, Sabalenka was forced to miss Wimbledon because of an injured shoulder. On Wednesday, the record-breaking heat of the first two days gave way to rain that delayed the start of play on smaller courts for about two hours, along with temperatures that dropped from above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) to below 68 F (20 C). At Centre Court, the 48th-ranked Bouzkova went ahead 6-5 in the first set with the match's initial service break thanks to a double-fault by Sabalenka. Bouzkova served for that set, and was two points away from it at 30-15 in that game, again at 30-all, then once more at deuce. But on the last such occasion, Sabalenka came through with a forehand volley winner she punctuated with a yell, followed by a down-the-line backhand winner that was accompanied by another shout. "That was a tough moment," said Sabalenka, who will face 2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu next. "Until that point, (my) return wasn't great enough to break her serve. I'm really glad ... everything clicked together and I was able to break her back. I kind of like felt a little bit better." That sent them to a tiebreaker, and from 4-all there, Sabalenka took the next three points, ending the set with a powerful forehand return winner off a 67 mph second serve. In the second set, the only break arrived for a 3-2 lead for Sabalenka, and that was basically that. Sabalenka compiled a 41-17 edge in winners while making only 18 unforced errors in a match that lasted a little more than 1 1/2 hours. What else happened Wednesday at Wimbledon? Raducanu defeated 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 6-3, 6-3, and Australian Open championMadison Keys, who is seeded sixth, beat Olga Danilovic 6-4, 6-2. In men's action, two-time defending championCarlos Alcarazextended his winning streak to 20 matches with a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victory over 733rd-ranked qualifierOliver Tarvet, who plays for the University of San Diego, and No. 5 Taylor Fritz got past Gabriel Diallo of Canada 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (0), 4-6, 6-3 for his second consecutive five-set win. But No. 12 Frances Tiafoe joined the parade of seeds exiting, eliminated by 2022 Wimbledon semifinalist Cam Norrie 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-5. Who plays Thursday at the All England Club? Novak Djokovic, who has won seven of his 24 major championships at Wimbledon, will lead off the Centre Court schedule on Day 4 against Britain's Dan Evans at 1:30 p.m. local time (8:30 a.m. ET), followed by Iga Swiatek vs. Caty McNally, and No. 1 Jannik Sinner vs. Aleksandar Vukic. ___ AP tennis:https://apnews.com/hub/tennis

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Wimbledon: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the last top-five women's seed left. Carlos Alcaraz wins

Wimbledon: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the last top-five women's seed left. Carlos Alcaraz wins LONDON (AP) —Aryna Sabalenkajoked that she...

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Young Mets fan shares wholesome reaction after earning 'Kidcaster' invitation to SNY booth

Young Mets fan shares wholesome reaction after earning 'Kidcaster' invitation to SNY booth

Antonio Veneziano's jaw was dropping before he even heard the news. The wide-eyed, 12-year-old New York Mets fan looked in awe as SportsNet New York Mets field reporter Steve Gelbs approached him in the stands. Wearing a glove, a Francisco Lindor jersey, a matching 2024 City Connect cap and eye black that covered most of his face, Veneziano looked like he belonged on the diamond. He was moments from learning that he's actually headed to the booth ... as this year's SNY "Kidcaster." Young Mets fan Antonio Veneziano finding out he'll be a Kidcaster for SNY made for great live television.Antonio, as SNY reporter Steve Gelbs approached: "Oh my god! He knows my name!" ⚾️🎙️#MLBpic.twitter.com/lKfZREFDR3 — Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing)July 2, 2025 Veneziano gently waved as his faint "Hi, Steve" was picked up on the SNY mic. "Hey, Antonio, what's up, man?" Gelbs said. While shaking Gelbs' hand, Veneziano's head swung like Lindor's bat, with his mouth gaping. Then it came back like a yo-yo as he exclaimed, "Oh, my God! He knows my name." Gelbs put his arm around Veneziano's shoulder and said, "I do know your name. You want to know why I know your name?" Not even halfway through Gelbs delivering the news, Veneziano could have finished the sentence. "Would you like to be the 'Kidcaster' with Gary [Cohen], Keith [Hernandez] and Ron [Darling] on July 22?" Without hesitation, Veneziano took the offer. "I would love to," he said with emotion shaking his voice. "Really?" Gelbs confirmed this was really happening and praised Veneziano's audition, which he said featured some "pretty spectacular" home run calls. Gelbs then asked if Veneziano could give viewers a sneak peek. He obliged and gave his best play-by-play narration of a Lindor dinger to right field. It was a wholesome moment halfway through the first game of New York's doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. The Mets lost the game 7-2, but Veneziano came out a winner. According to Gelbs, Veneziano emerged as SNY's "Kidcaster" after a record number of entries. The Kidcaster program invites one fan aged 9-12 every year to call an inning of a Mets game alongside SNY's announcers. Now Veneziano is on deck.

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Young Mets fan shares wholesome reaction after earning 'Kidcaster' invitation to SNY booth

Young Mets fan shares wholesome reaction after earning 'Kidcaster' invitation to SNY booth Antonio Veneziano's jaw was dropping ...

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DHS and FBI warn about potential lone wolf attacks ahead of July 4 celebrations

DHS and FBI warn about potential lone wolf attacks ahead of July 4 celebrations

Attacks perpetrated by lone actors are the biggest terrorism threat to July 4th festivities in New York City and elsewhere, federal authorities said in a threat assessment obtained by CNN. The FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and other law enforcement agencies issued a joint bulletin in late June saying "the most significant terrorism threat facing the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks stems from lone offenders and small groups of individuals seeking to commit acts of violence." "These individuals are often motivated by a broad range of racial, ethnic, political, religious, anti-government, societal, or personal grievances," the assessment continued. But the threat is not limited to New York City. The bulletin said other large gatherings could be targeted. "Special events with high attendance and media coverage … remain attractive targets" for domestic and foreign terrorists and violent extremists who may want to "cause mass casualties or draw attention to their causes," the bulletin said. The agencies said they had not received any reports of specific threats at the massive fireworks show or related events. However, "high-profile, large events can draw interest from malicious actors looking for targets of opportunity to perpetrate criminal schemes," the bulletin said. It's not uncommon for authorities to issue threat assessments before major events. But several recent, high-profile attacks have spurred additional concern heading into July 4. "We are concerned about the potential threat of copycat attacks inspired by the 2025 New Year's Day vehicle-ramming attack in New Orleans and continued FTO (foreign terrorist organization) messaging calling for attacks against Western targets," the bulletin said. On January 1, a driver intentionally rammed a6,000-pound truck into a crowdof revelers in New Orleans' bustling French Quarter,killing 14 people. The assailant, a Texas-born Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, was killed in a shootout with police. Investigators later discovered he had recorded several videos before the attack that mentionedhis divorce and claimed he had joined ISIS. Just one month before that massacre, the FBI and DHS warned about the threat of violence from lone offenders and thepotential use of vehicle ramming, according to two internal memos obtained by CNN. Tensions over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza have been linked to a spate of recent violence in the United States, and authorities say similar attacks could erupt on July 4. "Most attackers motivated at least in part by the Israel-HAMAS conflict have selected targets with a symbolic link to Israel, houses of worship, or locations associated with houses of worship. Individuals with grievances linked to the conflict could also perceive large gatherings, such as Independence Day celebrations, as opportunistic targets symbolic of the West in general," the threat assessment said. The DHS and FBI cited last month's firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, that targeted a group of demonstrators supporting Israelis who were held hostage by Hamas. Dozens of people were injured, andan 82-year-old woman died. The attack marked "the most recent act of terrorist violence in the Homeland motivated by the Israel-HAMAS conflict," the joint bulletin said. "This attack came shortly after the (May 21) attackkilling two Israeli embassy staffin Washington, DC." Drones have also raised the specter of possible violence at large holiday events, the threat assessment said. "Unauthorized unmanned aircraft system (UAS) activities may pose a hazard to participants and attendees, delay events, and disrupt law enforcement operations," the FBI and DHS said. "Although we have no credible, specific reporting regarding illicit plans to use UAS to target the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, we assess that unauthorized UAS operations have the potential to increase public safety risks." While most drones are flown legally by hobbyists, they "have also been used to facilitate terrorist and other criminal acts," the threat assessment said. "Various state and nonstate actors have increased their use and modification of short-range UAS to conduct surveillance of adversary positions, drop small munitions on targets, and detonate explosive-laden UAS on impact to targets in conflict zones abroad," the bulletin said. "Malicious use of UAS poses a potential risk to spectators, volunteers, security personnel, and first responders in and around the event." For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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DHS and FBI warn about potential lone wolf attacks ahead of July 4 celebrations

DHS and FBI warn about potential lone wolf attacks ahead of July 4 celebrations Attacks perpetrated by lone actors are the biggest terrorism...

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