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J.F.K assassination
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy highlighted the need for clearer procedures regarding presidential succession and disability. -
Introduced the amendment
Senator Birch Bayh and Representative Emanuel Celler introduced the 25th Amendment to Congress. -
Passed through Senate
The Senate passed the amendment with a vote of 68-5. The House of Representatives passed the amendment with a vote of 368-29. -
Ratified (Nevada)
Nevada became the 38th state to ratify the amendment, providing the necessary three-fourths majority. -
Apart of the Constitution
The amendment was officially certified and became part of the Constitution. -
First used
Used section 2, Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned, and President Richard Nixon nominated Gerald Ford as Vice President, who was confirmed by Congress. -
Section 1 used
President Nixon resigned, and Vice President Gerald Ford became President. -
Section 2 used again
President Ford nominated Nelson Rockefeller as Vice President, who was confirmed by Congress. -
Section 3
President Ronald Reagan temporarily transferred power to Vice President George H. W. Bush, while undergoing surgery. -
Section 3 used again
From June 29, 2002 - July 21, 2007, President George W. Bush temporarily transferred power to Vice President Dick Cheney, while undergoing medical procedures.