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From: rjnoe@ihlts.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.politics
Subject: U.S. presidential succession
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Date: Fri, 11-Nov-83 14:30:46 EST
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Posted: Fri Nov 11 14:30:46 1983
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I know that the Vice President takes on the duties of the President if
the latter becomes unable to fulfill those duties.  This became law in
1967 with the 25th (??) amendment to the U.S. Constitution.  I also know
that the Speaker of the House and the Secretary of State (in that order)
succeed the Vice President.  What I would like to know is what law (it's
not in the Constitution, I'm fairly certain) provides for this?  And which
positions continue the succession?  My guess (after Secretary of State)
would be Secretary of Defense (because if the first four are gone, something
is terribly wrong and you might want the military in on this).  Are the
Senate majority leader or other cabinet members in on this list?

If anyone knows answers or has suggestions where this information might be
located, I'd appreciate mail on this item.  I will of course post a follow
up to this newsgroup.  Thanks.

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		Roger Noe		...ihnp4!ihlts!rjnoe