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Since the office was created in 1789, 92 individuals, from 39 of the 50 states, have served as president pro tempore of the Senate. The current president pro tempore is Chuck Grassley of Iowa, who assumed office on January 3, 2025, at the start of the 119th Congress. In 2001, the honorary title of president pro tempore emeritus was created, and ...
The following is a list of state-level presidents pro tempore in the United States: [1] ... President Party Since Alabama Del Marsh: R 2010 Arizona Eddie Farnsworth ...
The office of president pro tempore was established by the Constitution of the United States in 1789. Between 1792 and 1886, the president pro tempore was second in the line of presidential succession, following the vice president and preceding the speaker. Through 1891, the president pro tempore was appointed on an intermittent basis only ...
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., on Tuesday became the first female Senate president pro tempore, the second-highest-ranking position in the chamber.
Pages in category "Presidents pro tempore of the United States Senate" The following 94 pages are in this category, out of 94 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Traditionally, the most senior member of the majority party is named president pro tempore of the Senate. Senators are given preferential treatment in choosing committee assignments based on seniority. Seniority on a committee is based on length of time serving on that committee, which means a senator may rank above another in committee ...
The annual salary of each senator, since 2009, is $174,000; [50] the president pro tempore and party leaders receive $193,400. [50] [51] In 2003, at least 40 senators were millionaires; [52] by 2018, over 50 senators were millionaires (partly due to inflation). [53]
President pro tempore Chuck Grassley (R) Senate presiding officers. President: Kamala Harris (D) – until January 20, 2025; ... American Samoa: ...