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THis is not correct. The Speaker of the House is before the pro tempore of the Senate. This is all part of the presidential succession act of 1947 s codified at 3 U.S.C, § 19.

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Q: What specifies that upon the death resignation or removal of both the president and vice president the president pro tempore of the Senate would assume office?
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