``. . . a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two- thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States.''
Niki Tsongas: “``. . . a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two- thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the…”
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