In the United States presidential line of succession, it falls to the vice president to succeed to the presidency if their predecessor is no longer able to carry out the duties of the office.

9 Facts About the Vice Presidents Who Succeeded to the Presidency

U.S. History

I n the United States presidential line of succession, it falls to the vice president to succeed to the presidency if their predecessor is no longer able to carry out the duties of the office. This has happened nine times in the history of the country, under a wide variety of circumstances.

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