Definition of Vice president of the united states

The Vice President of the United States (sometimes referred to as VPOTUS or Veep) is the first in the presidential line of succession, becoming the new President of the United States upon the death, resignation, or removal of the president. As designated by the Constitution of the United States, the vice president also serves as the President of the Senate, and may break tie votes in that chamber. The current Vice President of the United States is Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney.