Under the current text the maximum period of conditional permanent residency is 10 years. Initial grant of 5 years, and then an extension for 5 years if you need it. They give you a lot of time to get the requirements done.

There is no minimum time requirement to file for removal of conditions in this case, and as with any other removal of conditions your time as a CPR counts for naturalization purposes. So for those of us who already qualify the process would look like this.

Apply for conditional permanent residency -> (wait however long to be approved, get an EAD in the meantime) -> Get conditional Green Card valid for 5 years -> File for removal of conditions right off the bat -> (wait however long it takes them to approve that) -> (5 years (or 3 if you're married to a USC) from your Resident Since Date - 90 days) - file N-400 for naturalization.



I don't think Pence can order congress to do anything. VP is a weird somewhat ceremonial role that can break ties, usually in favor since a tied measure fails absent a tiebreaker.