pro tem
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Senate tradition gives the president pro tem role to the majority-party member with the longest tenure in the chamber.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 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
“If my successor is not confirmed by the end of my term as chair, I would serve as chair pro tem until he is confirmed,” Powell told reporters.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 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
Vicente Vilagos was the oldest of the party, and evidently their leader pro tem.
From The Guerilla Chief And other Tales by Mayne Reid
