Who assumes the presidency of the United States if the president is removed from office while the vice-presidency is vacant?

Question

A.

the Speaker of the House of Representatives
B.

the White House chief of staff
C.

the chief justice of the United States Supreme Court
D.

the president pro tempore of the Senate

Answer 1

A. the Speaker of the House of Representatives

If the presidency is vacated and there is no vice president, the Speaker of the House assumes the presidency according to the presidential line of succession established in the Presidential Succession Act.