Is speaker of the House third in line for presidency?

The Speaker of the House is by law second in line to succeed the President, after the Vice President, and 25th Amendment makes the Speaker a part of the process announcing presidential disability.

Who administers the oath of office to the President?

the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
In order to assume his or her duties, the President-elect must recite the Oath of Office. The Oath is administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

What is the order of leadership if the president dies?

Order of Presidential Succession Vice President. Speaker of the House. President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Secretary of State.

What happens if there is a vacancy in the vice president?

This is subject to congressional approval. The 25th Amendment states: “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.” What happens if the president and vice president die?

What is the line of succession if the vice president cannot serve?

If the vice president cannot serve, the line of succession falls to the speaker of the House, then to the Senate president pro tempore, then to Cabinet members. 1. Secretary of State 2. Secretary of the Treasury

When did the line of succession to the presidency change?

1947 – President Harry S. Truman signs the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, changing the line of succession to vice president, then speaker of the House, then Senate president pro tempore.

Who was the first vice president under the 25th Amendment?

July 6, 1965 – The 25th Amendment is sent to the states and is ratified on February 10, 1967. 1973 – Gerald Ford becomes the first vice president chosen under the 25th Amendment after Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigns. 1974 – After Richard Nixon resigns and Ford assumes the presidency, Ford nominates Nelson Rockefeller to be vice president.