president pro tempore
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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 pro tempore of the Senate, Washington Sen. Patty Murray, will preside.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2024
The five commissioners are appointed by the mayor, the city attorney, the controller, the City Council president and the City Council president pro tempore.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
This gave the Democrats a temporary majority, and the Senate proceeded to elect Senator Bayard, of Delaware, as its president pro tempore.
From Fifty Years of Public Service by Shelby M. Cullom
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