Which part of the Constitution outlines presidential succession?

The part of the United States Constitution that outlines the presidential line of succession is the 25th Amendment. Ratified in 1967, this amendment specifically clarifies the procedures for filling the vacancy of the presidency or vice presidency and deals with issues related to presidential disability.

The 25th Amendment has four sections:

- Section 1 states that if the President dies, resigns, or is removed from office, the Vice President becomes President. - Section 2 provides that if there is a vacancy in the office of Vice President, the President nominates a Vice President who takes office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress. - Section 3 allows the President to temporarily transfer the powers and duties of office to the Vice President by notifying Congress that he is unable to perform his responsibilities. The Vice President serves as Acting President until the President notifies Congress that he is able to resume his duties. - Section 4 establishes procedures for the Vice President and Cabinet to declare a President unfit to discharge the duties of office. If the President contests this declaration, Congress decides the issue.