Practice question
A contested inability reaches Congress while it is already in session. Within ten days after receipt of the last written declaration, the House reaches the prescribed two-thirds vote for inability, but the Senate does not. Supporters combine the favorable votes numerically across both chambers and claim enough votes exist overall. Which conclusion best follows Section 11?
- The combined total controls because Congress always votes jointly
- The House vote alone establishes inability
- A simple Senate majority may replace the prescribed threshold
- Both Houses must separately reach the required vote; otherwise the President continues exercising the powers and duties
- The failed vote automatically creates a permanent vacancy
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 11: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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