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In case of removal, death, resignation or inability of both the President and the Vice-President of the United States, the President of the Senate, or, if there is none, then the Speaker of the House, for the time being, shall act as President, until the disability is removed or a President elected.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar outlines the procedure for presidential succession in the event of the incapacity of both the President and Vice-President.

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