pro tempore

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The president pro tempore of the Senate, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, is 91, and third in line for succession to the presidency.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2025

The five commissioners are appointed by the mayor, the city attorney, the controller, the City Council president and the City Council president pro tempore.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2023

It landed him in the role of appointed speaker pro tempore on Oct.

From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2023

She briefly worked as an associate judge in Lummi Nation Tribal Court, before serving as a judge pro tempore, a temporary, part-time judge, in King County Superior Court.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2023

The President pro tempore: The senator from Alabama states that he has no objection to the present consideration of the resolution, but he asks leave to make some remarks upon it.

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady