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What does a US Vice President do?

Kemi Badenoch said she wouldn't have minded a Kamala Harris win. As Vice President, Harris's primary constitutional duty is to succeed the President if they die, resign, or are removed from office. She also presides over the Senate, casting a tie-breaking vote when necessary, and plays a key role in the administration's policy initiatives.

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