It is set aside and no longer considered.
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Permanent committees established under the standing rules of the Senate and specializing in the consideration of particular subject areas. Courtesy of senate.gov
Their parties have more members in it
Members vote at a party caucus before Congress organizes
An executive order
They are chosen by the leaders of the house and senate.
People say that the Vice President is "only a heartbeat away" from the presidency because the vice president is first in the order of succession. If the President's heart should stop beating, the Vice President takes over the office.
If the president dies or otherwise become incapacitated, the vice-president becomes president.
checks and balances
constitution
Chief diplomat
the influence and experience of recent vice presidents
It goes to Committee.