pro tem

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She has served as a Superior Court judge pro tem, handling traffic and small claims cases.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

If Warsh isn’t confirmed before Powell’s term expires in May, Powell said he would serve as chair pro tem, continuing to lead the institution until Warsh is confirmed.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

“The one thing that’s pretty clear is that the president cannot select a chair pro tem, if Powell’s term expires,” Scott Alvarez, the former Fed general counsel, said in an interview.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Marti Prohaska, the mayor of Mountain Village and Meehan Fee, the mayor pro tem of Telluride, arrived at Horning’s Newport Beach office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Senator Gormley attempted to offer a motion ordering its delivery to the House but was ruled out of order by the president pro tem.

From The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI by Harper, Ida Husted