Practice question
A President dies three years before the next presidential election. The incumbent Vice-President becomes President. The new President nominates a Senator to fill the resulting vice-presidential vacancy. A joint sitting yields an overall majority, but fewer than a majority of all Senators support the nominee. The House has the required majority. Has the nominee obtained the required confirmation?
- Yes, because only the combined total matters.
- Yes, because the President may dispense with Senate confirmation.
- Yes, because a Senator needs only House approval.
- No, because every legislator must vote unanimously.
- No, because a majority of all Members of each House, voting separately, is required.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VII Sections 8 and 9: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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