House Republicans have temporarily forced themselves out of the presidential line of succession.
As a result, House Republicans for the time being would be skipped over entirely.
Never before in history has the line of succession gone past the vice president, meaning most of this discussion is purely academic.
Still, House Republicans are currently risking what they would be rightfully entitled to thanks to their slim majority following the 2022 midterm elections.
Many legal scholars have long had issues with the Truman-era law governing presidential succession.
Persons:
Kevin McCarthy's, —, Kevin McCarthy, Patrick McHenry of, McHenry, tempore, He's, he's, Brian Kalt, Patty Murray, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Democratic Sen, Antony Blinken, Sen, Dianne Feinstein, Feinstein, Kalt, McCarthy, Madeline Albright, Clinton, Biden, Harris, Murray, Truman
Organizations:
Republicans, Service, Michigan State University, Democratic, Pro Tempore, House Republicans
Locations:
Patrick McHenry of North Carolina, United States