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Pro tempore (/ ˌ p r oʊ ˈ t ɛ m p ə r i,-ˌ r eɪ /), abbreviated pro tem or p.t., [1] [2] is a Latin phrase which best translates to 'for the time being' in English. This phrase is often used to describe a person who acts as a locum tenens ('placeholder') in the absence of a superior, such as the president pro tempore of the U.S. Senate, who acts in place of the president of the United ...
In 2007, Byrd returned as president pro tempore, and Stevens became the third president pro tempore emeritus, when the Democrats gained control of the Senate. [8] Although a president pro tempore emeritus has no official duties, they are entitled to an increase in staff, [26] and advise party leaders on the functions of the Senate. [citation ...
The president pro tempore of the United States Senate (also president pro tem) is the second-highest-ranking official of the United States Senate. Article I, Section Three of the United States Constitution provides that the vice president of the United States, despite not being a senator, is the president of the Senate.
A president pro tempore or speaker pro tempore is a constitutionally recognized officer of a legislative body who presides over the chamber in the absence of the normal presiding officer. [1] The phrase pro tempore is Latin "for the time being".
According to Rule I, clause 8 of the House rules, the next person on that list “shall act as Speaker pro tempore until the election of a Speaker or a Speaker pro tempore.” We now know that's ...
The following is a list of state-level presidents pro tempore in the United States: [1] State President Party Since Alabama Del Marsh: R 2010 Arizona Eddie Farnsworth: R
Mayor Pro-tem and Ward 3 Hilton Head Town Council Member David Ames won’t seek reelection next term, he confirmed over email Tuesday. In November, when his term is up, it will be eight years ...
Pro Tempore Judge Marc Berry found Hoff not to be credible and granted the defense’s motion to suppress all evidence. The case was dismissed because of Hoff’s testimony.