[MNDude]

Unlike cabinet positions, I don’t think the VP needs the approval of Congress. It’s the President’s choice.

[Leaning Right]

I was curious, so I looked it up. A presidential candidate is, of course, free to choose his own running mate. But it takes Congressional approval to replace a sitting VP.

What surprised me was that approval of both Houses of Congress is needed in that case. It’s not like with, say, a cabinet position. Only the Senate’s approval is needed there.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-fifth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution#Section_2:_Vice_presidential_vacancy

[joshua c]

Senate confirms. Lookup Ford VP nomination.

[joshua c]

Oops! And the House.

[DoodleDawg]

Unlike cabinet positions, I don’t think the VP needs the approval of Congress. It’s the President’s choice.

Yes it does per the 25th Amendment: "Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress."