Which executive official serves as President of the Senate and assumes the office of president of the United States in case of death resignation or impeachment?

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The Vice President of the United States serves as President of the Senate and may cast the decisive vote in the event of a tie in the Senate.

Who shall officiate when a president is tried for impeachment?

In the case of presidential impeachment trials, the chief justice of the United States presides. The Constitution requires a two-thirds vote of the Senate to convict, and the penalty for an impeached official upon conviction is removal from office.

Who becomes president if the president dies?

The vice president of the United States of America is the president of the Senate, and takes over the role of president if the president is unable to perform his or her duties. The vice president will become president if: The president dies.

Who fulfills the role of the president of the Senate when the president of the Senate is absent?

Since the mid-20th century, tradition has dictated that the senior member of the majority party serve as president pro tempore. In addition to presiding over the Senate, the president pro tempore fulfills a number of other responsibilities.