Senate Hits First Tie Vote

The State Senate had its first tie vote today, 23-23, on a minimum wage amendment. One Republican was absent and Senate Co-President Pro Tem Mike Morgan didn't vote the first time around. He subsequently did, and the amendment passed 24-23. The bill, however, did not get the required 25 votes and thus, did not pass.

That action came after Lt. Governor Jari Askins, Democrat, was called to vote and break the tie; but before that could occur, Morgan voted and the vote on the whole bill followed.

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