### Question
How is the "departing Senator or Vice President" defined?


### Answer
The term **departing Senator or Vice President** is defined in *2 U.S.C. § 4579* as follows -

> a Senator or Vice President who will not serve in the next term due to retirement, resignation, a decision to not seek reelection, or a failure to secure reelection

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 4579*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-CONGRESSIONAL PAY AND BENEFITS > SUBCHAPTER III-SENATE > Part A-Amount and Type**

