U.S. Constitution

Article II
Section 1, Clause 6

U.S. Constitution

Article II. The President

Section 1. The President

Clause 1. Powers and Term of President
Clause 2. Method of Choosing Electors
Clause 3. Electors
Clause 4. Election Day
Clause 5. Qualifications for Office
Clause 6. Vacancy and Disability
Clause 7. Salary
Clause 8. Oath or Affirmation

Clause 6. Presidential Succession

In Case of the Removal of the President from Office, or of his Death, Resignation, or Inability to discharge the Powers and Duties of the said Office, the Same shall devolve on the Vice President, and the Congress may by Law provide for the Case of Removal, Death, Resignation or Inability, both of the President and Vice President, declaring what Officer shall then act as President, and such Officer shall act accordingly, until the Disability be removed, or a President shall be elected. (Note: changed by the Twenty-Fifth Amendment.)

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