He may fill all vacancies that happen during recess of the
Senate, by granting commissions that expire at the close of the
next session.
VII. He must from time to time give to Congress information in
regard to the condition of affairs in the United States, and
recommend such measures as he deems expedient. For further duties,
see Constitution of the United States, Art. II.
VICE-PRESIDENT.
I. The Vice-President is President of the United States Senate,
and has a vote only in case of a tie.
II. In case he succeeds to the presidency, then he performs the
duties of the President, and the President pro tem. (a Senator)
performs the duties of Vice-President and Senator.
SALARIES. [Footnote: The President's salary cannot be increased or
diminished during his term of office.]
The President receives $50,000. The Vice-President receives
$8,000.
A tabular view showing how some United States officers get their
authority, and from whom.
From the people.
I. Electors
1. President.
2. Vice-President.
Members of the House of Rep's.
President sometimes. [Footnote: In 1801, and 1825. Who?]
From the State Legislatures
U. S. Senators
V. President sometimes.
[Footnote: Richard M. Johnson was elected Vice-President by the
Senate in 1837. This is, thus far, the only instance.] Appointed
by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
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