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.

1/6/2025, 3:39 PM
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
Bill 119 sres 3 is a resolution in the US Congress that aims to elect Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from Iowa, to be the President pro tempore of the Senate. The President pro tempore is a high-ranking official in the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President.

Charles E. Grassley has been serving as a Senator from Iowa since 1981 and has held various leadership positions in the Senate during his tenure. The resolution seeks to recognize his experience and leadership qualities by electing him to this important role.

The President pro tempore is third in line to the presidency, after the Vice President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The role is largely ceremonial, but the President pro tempore does have some important responsibilities, such as presiding over the Senate during debates and representing the Senate in official functions. Overall, Bill 119 sres 3 is a straightforward resolution that aims to elect Charles E. Grassley as the President pro tempore of the Senate. It is a routine procedure in the Senate to elect a new President pro tempore at the beginning of each new Congress.
Congress
119

Number
SRES - 3

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
Bill 119 sres 3 is a resolution in the US Congress that aims to elect Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from Iowa, to be the President pro tempore of the Senate. The President pro tempore is a high-ranking official in the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President.

Charles E. Grassley has been serving as a Senator from Iowa since 1981 and has held various leadership positions in the Senate during his tenure. The resolution seeks to recognize his experience and leadership qualities by electing him to this important role.

The President pro tempore is third in line to the presidency, after the Vice President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The role is largely ceremonial, but the President pro tempore does have some important responsibilities, such as presiding over the Senate during debates and representing the Senate in official functions. Overall, Bill 119 sres 3 is a straightforward resolution that aims to elect Charles E. Grassley as the President pro tempore of the Senate. It is a routine procedure in the Senate to elect a new President pro tempore at the beginning of each new Congress.
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Official Title as IntroducedA 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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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)