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Even though the question is who takes over the v.p. and not what the president pro tempore takes over
The vice president becomes President if the President dies or is removed from office . There are also procedures by which the vice-president can temporarily assume the duties of president, either voluntarily or involuntarily.
The Vice President. If the Vice President is absent, the Secretary runs the meeting.
The Pro Tempore Currently, Robert C. Byrd
The 'President Pro Tempore' is the President of the Senate, when the Vice President of the United States is absent.
the Vice president
When a vice president becomes president, he nominates a new vice president who is sworn in after a confirmation vote by a majority of both houses of congress.
The Vice President
the vice president takes his place
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the president pro temp
The President Pro Tempore presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President