House Approves 25th Amendment Resolution

The resolution was adopted with 205 nays, mostly along party lines, with only one Republican in favor. Vice President Mike Pence expressed sadness over the Capitol attack but refused to invoke the 25th Amendment, citing constitutional concerns and the potential for setting a bad precedent.

How many nays were there in the resolution vote?

• 205

• 150

• 100

• 300

What was the main reason Vice President Pence decided not to invoke the 25th amendment?

• He believed it was unconstitutional.

• He thought it was too late in the term.

• He wanted to punish the president.

• He was pressured by the president.

Who was the letter regarding the 25th amendment addressed to?

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Senate Majority Leader

• House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

According to Pence, what is the 25th amendment designed for?

• Punishing the president

• When the president is incapacitated

• Impeaching the president

• Changing the president's policies

What did Pence say about using the 25th amendment as a form of punishment?

• It would be a necessary action.

• It would be a constitutional requirement.

• It would set a terrible precedent.

• It would be a good precedent.