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electric_blue68

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14. The Veep, and a majority of Cabinate members send a written message to Congress that

Sat Nov 22, 2025, 06:01 PM

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The President is unable to serve. The Vice President immediately takes over.

Then, if the President objects - the send their own declaration to Congress.

The Congress then has 48 hours to each get a 2/3rds Majority in both houses to confirm the 25th Amendment's actions.

If not the President immediately resumes their office/duties.

I never knew the whole process, now I do.

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