Was the 25Th Amendment Passed?

Congress approved the 25th Amendment on July 6, 1965. The states completed ratification by February 10, 1967, and President Lyndon Johnson certified the amendment on February 23, 1967. The first use of the 25th Amendment occurred in 1973 when President Richard Nixon nominated Congressman Gerald R.

What did the 25th amendment do?

Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.

What year was the 26th Amendment passed?

On July 1, 1971, our Nation ratified the 26th Amendment to the Constitution, lowering the voting age to 18.