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A president pro tempore is the leader of the Senate when the Vice-President is not there. (pro tempore is Latin phrase which means for the time being.) Unlike the VP, he can also vote to create a tie, since he is a Senator. The position is elected by the Senators.
Quick Answer. The vice president of the United States is the president of the Senate. In this capacity, the vice president acts as the presiding officer when present on the Senate floor. In the vice president's absence, a president pro tempore officiates Senate proceedings. Continue Reading.