The presiding officer of the senate does not have the authority to
A)interpret rules and points of order.
B)recognize senators who wish to speak.
C)vote in the event of a tie.
D)provide a proxy vote in order to have a quorum.

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The presiding officer of the Senate cannot provide a proxy vote in order to have a quorum because they are required to be present themselves in order for business to be conducted.

The Presiding Officer of the Senate Does Not Have the Authority