A casting vote is
A) the final determining vote cast by any meeting member.
B) made after the motion 'that the question now be put' is moved, seconded and won.
C) a vote to maintain the status quo and follows the British House of Commons practice.
D) used by the chairperson when the votes for or against a motion are tied.

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A casting vote is used by the chairperson when the votes for or against a motion are tied. This is also known as a deciding vote. The other options are not accurate definitions of a casting vote.

A Casting Vote Is