SJRES 172 · 93th Congress · Constitutional amendments

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for a special election for the office of President and Vice President when an individual who has been appointed Vice President succeeds to the Presidency.

Introduced 1973-11-15· Sponsored by Sen. Pastore, John O. [D-RI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.(1973-11-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides for a special election for the office of President and Vice President when an individual who has been appointed Vice President succeeds to the Presidency if more than 12 months remain in the term of the President. States that such individual shall serve as President only until a President elected in such special election takes office as President. Provides that the terms of office of the President and Vice President as set forth in the Twentieth Amendment shall not be affected by the provisions of this Amendment.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats