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A resolution to elect Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from the State of Iowa, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.

To elect Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from the State of Iowa, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.

Introduced Jan 3, 2025

Latest action (Jan 3, 2025) Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)

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Summary

This resolution elects Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from Iowa, to serve as President pro tempore of the Senate. The President pro tempore is the presiding officer of the Senate and second in the presidential line of succession.

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Actions (3)
  1. Jan 3, 2025 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6) · senate
  2. Jan 3, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  3. Jan 3, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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Text versions (1)
  • Agreed to Senate · Jan 3, 2025

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Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 3, 2025

Mr. Thune submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

To elect Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from the State of Iowa, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.

Resolved, That Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from Iowa, be, and he is hereby, elected President of the Senate pro tempore. <all>

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