pro tem
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Senate tradition gives the president pro tem role to the majority-party member with the longest tenure in the chamber.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
She has served as a Superior Court judge pro tem, handling traffic and small claims cases.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
If Warsh isn’t confirmed before Powell’s term expires in May, Powell said he would serve as chair pro tem, continuing to lead the institution until Warsh is confirmed.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
“The one thing that’s pretty clear is that the president cannot select a chair pro tem, if Powell’s term expires,” Scott Alvarez, the former Fed general counsel, said in an interview.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
The house was called to order by the chairman, and Mr. Gray appointed secretary, pro tem.
From A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information by Gray, William Henry
