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2. The Vice President invokes the 25th

Thu Apr 2, 2026, 10:13 PM

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It is then voted on by the Cabinet. I would assume that acting agency heads would not get a vote.

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So what happens to the 25th amendment if the cabinet has been fired? [View all] mackdaddy Thursday OP

The Vice President invokes the 25th mr715 Thursday #2

Are they 'acting' or not ??? but a possible 'loophole' for Trump, Jack Valentino Thursday #4

It also has to getting voted on in the Congress. mr715 Thursday #5

The new or acting members 'should' still be able to invoke it--- Jack Valentino Thursday #3

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Thursday #6

It isn't going to happen, but there is an interesting question... mr715 Thursday #7

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And amendments are nigh impossible in today's environment... mr715 Thursday #11

Forget the 25th Amendment jmowreader Friday #13