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Section 3 Usage

The voluntary transfer of power by the president to the vice president during planned medical procedures, as outlined in Section 3 of the 25th Amendment.

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Jan 22, 2026
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The provides two distinct constitutional paths that could lead to being removed or displaced: automatic succession upon death, resignation, or impeachment conviction (Section 1), and a disability/remo...

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How have previous administrations treated Section 3 (temporary transfers) compared with the untested Section 4?

Presidents have treated Section 3 of the 25th Amendment as a practical, routinized safety valve—used a handful of times to hand temporary authority to vice presidents during planned medical procedures...

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