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A Job That Changes With Each Boss The U S Vice President
The piece recalls John Adams as the first vice president and notes the evolving role shaped by each president. It highlights three constitutional duties presiding over the Senate voting in ties, judging presidential disability, and succeeding if the president dies or is removed. It mentions Garret Hobart as VP from 1897 to 1899 and explains the president’s control over the VP’s role.
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Senate
John Adams
Garret Hobart