That is not being "in charge" of the Senate! VP merely "presides," has no influence other than casting tie-breaking vote.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Richard Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Vice President was "in charge" of the US Senate. > > > As designated by the Constitution of the United States, > the vice president also serves as the President of the Senate, > and may break tie votes in that chamber. > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_President_of_the_United_States >