president pro tempore
Americannoun
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Mr. Johnson was relying on the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, which places Mr. Grassley, 92 and the Senate’s president pro tempore, third in line to the presidency.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
The president pro tempore of the Senate, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, is 91, and third in line for succession to the presidency.
From Salon • Aug. 9, 2025
The president laid out his rationale for the strikes in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, Louisiana Republican, and Sen. Patty Murray, Washington Democrat and Senate president pro tempore.
From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2023
Rivas is now one of three most powerful political figures in California, alongside the governor and Senate president pro tempore.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2023
The president pro tempore serves during the pleasure of the Senate, or until the expiration of his senatorial term.
From Studies in Civics by McCleary, J. T. (James Thompson)
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