pro tempore

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If the Senate doesn’t confirm Warsh before Powell’s term as chair ends, Powell has said he would remain chair pro tempore until his successor is named.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

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

During the turmoil, the House is now led by a nominal interim speaker pro tempore, Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., the bow tie-wearing chairman of the Financial Services Committee.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023

On one hand the dowager, was the Minister of France, who always preceded the others; on the other was the Prussian, a pro tempore president, and who showed no disposition to concede his pretensions.

From Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands by Lever, Charles James