Presidential Succession Act of 2005

Summary

Presidential Succession Act of 2005 - Modifies the presidential succession list to include, following the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Ambassador to the United Nations, the Ambassador to Great Britain, the Ambassador to Russia, the Ambassador to China, and the Ambassador to France. Revises the provision specifying how long an acting President shall serve to provide that an acting President shall continue to serve as such until the expiration of the then current Presidential term or until the disability of the President or Vice-President is removed. Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to: (1) votes by electors after the death or incapacity of nominees; and (2) the continuity of government and the transition of executive power.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 April 2005

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