In case of differences between the two houses of Parliament over a bill, a joint session of the two houses is held where decision is taken by majority vote. In case there is a tie (votes in favor and against a bill are equal) how is the same resolved?

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The speaker can make use of his casting vote

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The bill is again submitted to vote of the two houses at a joint sitting after a gap of four weeks

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The chairman of the RajyaSabha can make use of his casting vote

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The bill is shelved for the session and taken up for consideration at the next session afresh

Q. In case of differences between the two houses of Parliament over a bill, a joint session of the two houses is held where decision is taken by majority vote. In case there is a tie (votes in favor and against a bill are equal) how is the same resolved?

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