What is required to comfirm or approve a presidential appointment of a new vice president if the office becomes vacant?

Answer 1

The U.S. Constitution, Amendment XXV, Section 2 states,

"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."

Answer 2

I am guessing he has some sort of assistant or something.

Answer 3

A majority vote of both houses of congress is required to confirm the President;s nomination.

Answer 4

The President makes the appointment, which must be confirmed "by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress."

Answer 5

The President nominates a new Vice President, but at least half of each House of Congress must approve the nomination.

Answer 6

Both houses of Congress much confirm the appointment that the President makes to fill a vacancy in the vice-presidency.