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Re: Presidential Succession?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 4 Jan 2001 22:04:43 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Charles Eric McCarthy writes:
> If the Pres-Elect dies the VP-Elect becomes the Pres-Elect.
> US Constitution, Article XX, Section 3.
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> It is not clear to me what happens if the VP-Elect dies before inauguration.
> The same Article XX might apply; if so, Congress would decide the new VP-Elect.
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> But if the VP dies when in office then the Prez nominates a new VP
> who must be approved by both Houses of Congress.
> US Constitution, Article XXV, Section 2.
Wow! I knew The Constitution would be the place to look, but I was
daunted by the scope of the task and I'm not too familiar with the text
beyond that amendment about giving a chicken bone to a dog. Thank you for
the information and the link.
Dave!
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| (...) If the Pres-Elect dies the VP-Elect becomes the Pres-Elect. US Constitution, Article XX, Section 3. It is not clear to me what happens if the VP-Elect dies before inauguration. The same Article XX might apply; if so, Congress would decide the (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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