According to U.S. Code, the Speaker of the House is first in line after the Vice-President to act as President when neither the President nor the Vice President is available, willing, able and qualified to do so.
If there is no House Speaker, or if the House Speaker is not able and qualified, the Presidency goes to the holder of the office highest on the following list who is able and qualified:
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