A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore.

1/6/2025, 3:40 PM
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
Bill 119 S.Res. 4 is a resolution passed by the United States Senate notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore. The President pro tempore is a high-ranking official in the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The resolution serves as a formal notification to the President that the Senate has elected a new President pro tempore.

The President pro tempore is typically the longest-serving member of the majority party in the Senate. The position is important because the President pro tempore is third in line to the presidency, after the Vice President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The President pro tempore plays a key role in the functioning of the Senate, presiding over debates and ensuring that Senate rules are followed.

In summary, Bill 119 S.Res. 4 is a resolution passed by the Senate to notify the President of the United States of the election of a new President pro tempore. This position is significant in the Senate and in the line of presidential succession.
Congress
119
Number
SRES - 4
Introduced on
2025-01-03
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
Bill 119 S.Res. 4 is a resolution passed by the United States Senate notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore. The President pro tempore is a high-ranking official in the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The resolution serves as a formal notification to the President that the Senate has elected a new President pro tempore.

The President pro tempore is typically the longest-serving member of the majority party in the Senate. The position is important because the President pro tempore is third in line to the presidency, after the Vice President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The President pro tempore plays a key role in the functioning of the Senate, presiding over debates and ensuring that Senate rules are followed.

In summary, Bill 119 S.Res. 4 is a resolution passed by the Senate to notify the President of the United States of the election of a new President pro tempore. This position is significant in the Senate and in the line of presidential succession.
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Official Title as IntroducedA resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore.

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