A resolution to elect Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from the State of Iowa, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 3
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2025-01-03: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
- Last Updated
- 2025-01-23T18:50:18Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution (S. Res. 3) aims to formally elect a United States Senator to serve as the President pro tempore of the Senate. The President pro tempore is a ceremonial leadership role that involves presiding over Senate sessions when the Vice President (who is the Senate's president) is absent and also places the holder third in the line of presidential succession after the Vice President and the Speaker of the House.
Key Provisions
- The resolution explicitly elects Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from Iowa, as President pro tempore of the Senate.
- It was submitted by Senator John Thune, considered, and agreed to by the Senate on January 3, 2025, during the 1st Session of the 119th Congress.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This resolution does not amend or alter any existing laws or statutes.
- It is a procedural action that follows Senate tradition for selecting the President pro tempore, typically the longest-serving member of the majority party, without introducing new legal requirements or modifications.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: Minimal direct impact, as the role is primarily internal to the Senate and does not affect executive branch operations.
- On citizens: Indirect and limited; it ensures continuity in Senate leadership, which could influence legislative priorities but does not directly change laws or policies affecting the public.
- On international relations: No notable impact, as this is a domestic procedural matter unrelated to foreign policy.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Senate members: Primarily affected, as the election shapes internal leadership and session management.
- Charles E. Grassley: Directly benefits as the elected individual, assuming the associated duties and prestige.
- Senate leadership and majority party: Involved in the nomination and agreement process, with implications for party dynamics in the 119th Congress.
- Broader U.S. government: The role's place in presidential succession could indirectly affect national continuity in rare scenarios.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Constitutional basis: The position is established by Article I, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution, which allows the Senate to elect a President pro tempore to act in the Vice President's absence. This resolution fulfills that constitutional provision without controversy.
- Legal implications: None significant, as it is a non-binding resolution focused on internal Senate organization rather than enforceable law.
- Political implications: Reinforces seniority and party traditions in Senate leadership selection, potentially signaling stability in the majority party's control during the 119th Congress. It has no partisan controversy evident in the document itself.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
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Recent Actions
- 2025-01-03: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
- 2025-01-03: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- 2025-01-03: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- To elect Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from the State of Iowa, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States. — issued 2025-01-03 — PDF (1 pages)