The Constitution of the United States · Amend. XXV, § 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.

United States · 1787 and amendments I–XXVII
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