What is the precedent? Who picked Ford? House? Senate? President? Supreme Court? Smoke-filled room?
2007-02-02 14:19:40 · 7 answers · asked by johnnybassline 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
When Spiro Agnew resigned, President Nixon chose Gerald Ford to be Vice-President (with approval of majorities in both Houses of Congress.) When Ford became President, he appointed Nelson Rockefellar as VP.
The 25th Amendment states, in Section 2:
"Whenever there is a vacancy for the office of Vice-Presdient, the President shall nominate a Vice-President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress."
2007-02-02 14:31:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Constitution says that when there is a vacancy in the Vice Presidency, the President chooses the Vice President. That's actually what happened with Ford after Agnew left the office. Ford was picked by Nixon, with the consent of the Senate.
2007-02-02 14:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by Steve Z 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If, for any reason, the V.P. slot is empty, the President nominates a replacement V.P. That person then needs to be confirmed by BOTH houses of Congress (unlike cabinet secretaries & federal judges, which just require the Senate's vote).
After that person is confirmed, they are the new V.P.
2007-02-02 14:26:56 · answer #3 · answered by amg503 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I am not mistaken, Nixon picked Ford after Agnew resigned. I don't know if he had to be confirmed by the Senate or not, and I also do not know if the procedure would be the same for impeachment as opposed to resignation.
2007-02-02 14:23:21 · answer #4 · answered by Pythagoras 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An impeached vice president is replaced by a person nominated by the president or his designee. He is then confirmed by a vote in congress.
2007-02-02 14:22:41 · answer #5 · answered by thexrayboy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ford was VP! Doncha worry, Mr. Cheney isn't going anywhere.
2007-02-02 14:23:37 · answer #6 · answered by tcbtoday123 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
...stupid? Question? This? Is? One? Of? Those?
2007-02-02 14:48:26 · answer #7 · answered by vabraces 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋