Question

Senator Robert Byrd from West Virginia passed away on June 28, 2010. He was still a serving Senator in West Virginia. Which of the following is a valid next step for the senatorial seat that he left empty?

A.

leave the seat empty for the remainder of his term, leaving West Virginia with only one Senate vote
B.

have the governor install an interim senator
C.

leave the seat empty for the remainder of his term, but give the remaining West Virginia senator two Senate votes
D.

have the President of the United states install an interim senator

Answer 1

The Answer Is most likely

B. have the governor install an interim senator

Answer 2

it is B)have the governor install an interim senator