If the U.S.Supreme Court Reaches a Tie Decision,________

If the U.S.Supreme court reaches a tie decision,________.

A) the lower court decision in the case is overturned
B) the lower court decision in the case is affirmed
C) the case will be returned to the Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider the case in light of the tie decision by the Supreme Court
D) the decision will be held in abeyance until one of the justices decides to change his or her mind