In a dramatic and historic finish, Vice President Mike Pence broke the tie to confirm Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary. Watch the video: .@VP Pence breaks 50-50 tie on #BetsyDeVos Secretary of Education vote, first tie-breaking vote on Cabinet nominee. https://t.co/xgthuQB51c pic.twitter.com/S2zeQBdOqJ — CSPAN (@cspan) February 7, 2017 From time.com Billionaire philanthropist Betsy DeVos was confirmed Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s Education Secretary, bringing her rocky confirmation process to a historic conclusion. Vice President Mike Pence offered the 51st vote in favor of DeVos, making him the first U.S. Vice President ever to cast a tie-breaking vote for a Cabinet … Continue reading BREAKING VIDEO : Mike Pence Breaks HISTORIC “TIE” to Confirm Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary