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25th Amendment (1967)
Sets rules for presidential succession and filling VP vacancies. -
Agnew Resigns
VP Spiro Agnew resigns. Triggers 25th Amendment, Section 2—VP vacancy must be filled. -
What happened to Nixons first vice president?
Agnew pleaded no contest to a single tax evasion charge -
Ford Nominated
Nixon nominates Gerald Ford as Vice President. -
Vote on Ford’s Nomination as Vice President
Both chambers of Congress approve Nixon’s nomination of Gerald R. Ford as Vice President. -
Ford Confirmed & Sworn In
Congress votes to confirm Ford. He becomes Vice President. -
Nixon Resigns
Nixon resigns amid Watergate. Under 25th Amendment, Section 1, Ford becomes President. -
Ford Pardons Nixon
President Ford issues a full pardon to Nixon.