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What is required to comfirm or approve a presidential appointment of a new vice president if the office becomes vacant?
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∙ 10y ago
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."
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 15y agoI am guessing he has some sort of assistant or something.
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∙ 12y agoA majority vote of both houses of congress is required to confirm the President;s nomination.
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∙ 11y agoThe President makes the appointment, which must be confirmed "by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress."
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∙ 11y agoThe President nominates a new Vice President, but at least half of each House of Congress must approve the nomination.
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∙ 13y agoBoth houses of Congress much confirm the appointment that the President makes to fill a vacancy in the vice-presidency.
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The legislative branch has the power to disapprove and approve presidential appointments?
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yes the senate approves an appointment
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51
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There are quite a few people who actually approve the selection of a vice president. In a way the American population as a whole does.
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The Senate approves (or rejects) all Presidential nominations.100% Legislative Branch.
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