[Fiji Hill]

Ford was approved by the Senate as was his own choice for VP, Nelson Rockefeller.

[Verginius Rufus]

According to Article XXV, Sec. 2, the nominee must get a majority vote in both Houses of Congress (not just the Senate).

A dingbat Congresswoman tried to stall Ford's confirmation hoping that the Vice Presidency would remain vacant, Nixon would be forced out, and the Democrat Carl Albert would replace Nixon in the White House.