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In reply to the discussion: Apparently Trump crossed some kind of line with Republicans with his postponing of elections which i [View all]yellowdogintexas
(22,264 posts)If the election is pushed out past Jan 1, every member of Congress on the ballot would not be re elected. There would be no House of Representatives, so no Nancy Pelosi as President.
The next person in the line of succession is the President Pro Tem of the Senate, Senator Patrick Leahey who is not on the ballot this year. There are more Republican seats on the ballot this year than Democratic, so Democrats would have the majority. #MoscowMitch and Cornyn would be out since they are both on the ballot.
We would have the unique situation of being governed by only one Chamber of Congress. Of course it would mean nothing could be done according to the existing rules except appointments which have to be approved by the Senate. It would be an excellent time for RBG to step down
Of course per 25th amendment, the interim or acting president would appoint a vice president which would really be fun to watch.
They would go nuts! They would be shouting back at #45 so loudly they would sound like Question Time in the British Parlaiment