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The 25th amendment , ratified 2/10.1967, gives the President the power to name a new vice-president if that office becomes vacant. His choice must be confirmed by both houses of Congress before it takes effect.

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The 25th amendment gives the president the power to nominate a new vice president if there is a vacancy. In the event the vice president is the acting president, he/she will make the nomination for vice president.

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The 25th amendment gives the process for filling a vacancy in the vice presidency./

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