Hypothetical Question...

[ColbertWatcher]

If the sitting Vice President retires, does he have to be replaced? And if so, will his replacement have to be scrutinized by Congress at all?

[Cooley Hurd]

1. I believe he does and I believe he has to have Senate confirmation...

[MonkeyFunk]

3. The replacement has to be confirmed

by a majority of both houses.

[Cooley Hurd]

5. I wasn't positive...

Thanks, MonkeyFunk!:hi:

[stellanoir]

2. Well it happened in the '70's

when Spiro T. Agnew resigned and Gerald Ford was appointed but I was too young to be very aware of the process.

[Jim__]

4. Amendment 25 to the US Constitution

Amendment XXV
Section 1. In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.


Section 2. 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.

...

[ColbertWatcher]

8. Constitution? What is this Constitution?

Thank you.

So, if Rice is selected, she has to go through Nancy Pelosi's house?

Hahahahahah!

[sharesunited]

6. If Cheney resigns, who do you see as his replacement? McCain?

[ColbertWatcher]

7. The rumour is Rice. n/t

[sharesunited]

9. I don't believe it. Way too helpful to the Democrats.