Amine Gemayel
Sarkis was to be succeeded by Bachir Gemayel, who was elected President on the 23rd of August 1982 with 27 votes. However, Gemayel was assassinated 21 days before he was due to take office. Amine Gemayel, Bachir's brother, was subsequently elected in his stead, and Sarkis handed the presidency over to him on 23 September 1982.