Reading Room Document

United States Constitution ‐ Amendment 25

This document is a memorandum discussing the interpretation of the 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution, specifically regarding the process for the Vice President to assume full power after confirmation. The conclusion reached is that while the Vice President would immediately take office upon confirmation, the taking of an oath is a necessary step for them to assume full power and execute the functions of their office. The document presents a review of the legislative history of the 25th Amendment and raises the question of whether the nominee for Vice President becomes fully qualified and assumes full power immediately upon confirmation, or if the taking of an oath is a condition for assuming full power.

October 26, 1973