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To: SeekAndFind

Is it possible for the VP to also have a cabinet position?


41 posted on 12/01/2016 3:00:56 PM PST by Anima Mundi
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To: Anima Mundi

RE: Is it possible for the VP to also have a cabinet position?

The Constitution has the Ineligibility Clause ( Article 1, Section 6, Clause 2) which states:

“No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time; and no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a Member of either House during his Continuance in Office.”

Looking at the above, it looks like There is nothing that specifically prohibits a VP from also being a cabinet member, but I think it can be fairly argued that it goes against the spirit of the Ineligibility Clause anyway.


43 posted on 12/01/2016 3:20:26 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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