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Editorial
September 1, 1813
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial discusses U.S. constitutional provisions for presidential succession, congressional law designating Senate President pro tempore or House Speaker, and criticizes Vice-President Gerry for preventing the Senate's appointment of a pro tempore president by not withdrawing before session's end.
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The constitution of the United States provides, that "In case of removal of the President from office, or of his death, resignation or inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, the same shall devolve on the Vice President; and the congress may by law provide for the case of removal, death, resignation or inability, both of the President and Vice President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly, until the disability be removed, or a President shall be elected." Art. II. Sec. 1. Cl. 6.
The Congress have by law appointed, that in case of removal, death, &c. of both the President and Vice President, the President of the Senate pro tempore, or if there be no President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall act as President of The United States. A President pro tempore of the Senate can only be chosen in the absence of the Vice President of the United States it has therefore been customary for the Vice President to withdraw from the Senate a few days before the end of each session, to give them an opportunity of appointing a President pro tem as being an officer contemplated by law, on a probable event, to fill the highest station in our government.
Our very prudent and accommodating Vice-President, Mr. Gerry, has thought proper in his wisdom, or his obstinacy, to prevent the appointment of such an officer by keeping his seat until the last moment of the session. We shall be glad to hear from some of his eulogizers, a good reason for such conduct.—Balt. Fed. Gaz.
The Congress have by law appointed, that in case of removal, death, &c. of both the President and Vice President, the President of the Senate pro tempore, or if there be no President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall act as President of The United States. A President pro tempore of the Senate can only be chosen in the absence of the Vice President of the United States it has therefore been customary for the Vice President to withdraw from the Senate a few days before the end of each session, to give them an opportunity of appointing a President pro tem as being an officer contemplated by law, on a probable event, to fill the highest station in our government.
Our very prudent and accommodating Vice-President, Mr. Gerry, has thought proper in his wisdom, or his obstinacy, to prevent the appointment of such an officer by keeping his seat until the last moment of the session. We shall be glad to hear from some of his eulogizers, a good reason for such conduct.—Balt. Fed. Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Presidential Succession
Vice President Gerry
Senate President Pro Tempore
Constitutional Procedure
Political Obstinacy
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Gerry
Vice President
President Of The Senate Pro Tempore
Speaker Of The House Of Representatives
Congress
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Vice President Gerry's Conduct Regarding Senate President Pro Tempore Appointment
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Mr. Gerry's Obstinacy
Key Figures
Mr. Gerry
Vice President
President Of The Senate Pro Tempore
Speaker Of The House Of Representatives
Congress
Key Arguments
Constitution Devolves Presidential Powers To Vice President Upon Removal, Death, Etc.
Congress Law Designates Senate President Pro Tempore Or Speaker To Act As President If Both President And Vice President Unable.
Customary For Vice President To Withdraw Before Session End To Allow Pro Tempore Appointment.
Mr. Gerry Prevented Appointment By Remaining Until Session's Last Moment.
Seeks Reason For Gerry's Conduct From His Supporters.