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If both the President and Vice-President are removed from office, the job passes to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, followed by the President pro tempore, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, and the Attorney General.

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The president would remain in office and nominate a new vice-president in this case.

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Speaker of House of Representatives.

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