The Twenty-fifth Amendment Sections 1-3
If President Dies or Resigns:
- Vice President becomes President
When there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President:
- President nominates a new Vice President who takes office once confirmed by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.
When President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House his written declaration that he is unable to discharge powers and duties of office:
- Vice President becomes Acting President until President transmits another written declaration to the contrary.