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SRES3 • 119

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.

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.

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Sponsor
Sen. John Thune (SD)
Last action
2025-01-03
Official status
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details about specific duties or powers beyond naming him to the role, nor does it mention unanimous consent explicitly.

Resolution for Charles E. Grassley to Be President Pro Tempore

This resolution names Charles E. Grassley as the new President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate.

What This Bill Does

  • Names Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from Iowa, as the President pro tempore of the Senate.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Charles E. Grassley
  • The U.S. Senate

Terms To Know

President pro tempore
A temporary president of the Senate who leads when the Vice President is not present.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify how long Charles E. Grassley will serve as President pro tempore.
  • The resolution does not outline specific duties or powers beyond naming him to the role.

Bill History

  1. 2025-01-03 Senate

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

  2. 2025-01-03 Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  3. 2025-01-03 Library of Congress

    Introduced in Senate

Official Summary Text

This resolution elects Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from Iowa, to be President pro tempore of the Senate.

Current Bill Text

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 3 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 3

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

_______________________________________________________________________

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.
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