House Approves 25th Amendment Resolution

House Approves 25th Amendment Resolution

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many nays were there in the resolution vote?

205

150

100

300

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The Chief Justice

The President

The Senate Majority Leader

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.