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Presidential Succession

When something happens to the President, who takes over?. Has only happened 9 times25th Amendment (1967) officially states that the Vice President is first in line of successionSpeaker of the HousePresident Pro TemporeSecretary of State5-18. 13 heads of the Cabinet Departments (order determ

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Presidential Succession

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    1. Presidential Succession

    2. When something happens to the President, who takes over? Has only happened 9 times 25th Amendment – (1967) officially states that the Vice President is first in line of succession Speaker of the House President Pro Tempore Secretary of State 5-18. 13 heads of the Cabinet Departments (order determined by Congress)

    3. Presidential Disability President informs Congress in writing V-President and a majority of the Cabinet members inform Congress in writing President can resume power when able to 1985 (Regan gave power to Bush during a surgury) 2002 (Bush gave power to Cheney for 2 hours during a medical procedure)

    4. Vice Presidential Succession Has happened 18 times (Presidential resignations, death, v-p resignations) President nominates a new VP Must be confirmed by a majority vote in Congress

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