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The US Constitution calls for the office of vice-president and makea him the immediate successor to the President. The rest of the order of sucession is a law passed by Congress.

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What amendment sets out the Presidential succession to office and a Vice-Presidential vacancy?

25th


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What was the 25th amendments name?

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