U.S. Const. amend. XXV, § 2
- Constitution
- Constitution of the United States
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.
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