pro tempore

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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

Kim said her conference should empower North Carolina Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, who is serving as speaker pro tempore, to pass critical legislation, until a leader is elected.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2023

A bipartisan group of lawmakers floated an extraordinary plan — to give the interim speaker pro tempore, Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., more power to reopen the immobilized House and temporarily conduct routine business.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023

It landed him in the role of appointed speaker pro tempore on Oct.

From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2023

Don Lorenzo Olaso had been named by the Viceroy of Mexico to succeed him pro tempore.

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