SRES 3 United States Senate · 119th Congress

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.

This resolution (SRES 3) elects Senator Charles E. Grassley of Iowa to serve as President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate, a ceremonial leadership role typically held by the most senior member of the majority party. It directly affects Grassley by formally appointing him to this position, which involves presiding over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President. The resolution is purely procedural and does not create new laws or affect constituents. It was introduced and passed on January 3, 2025.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
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Introduced Jan 3, 2025 Last action Jan 3, 2025
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Jan 3, 2025
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
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Jan 3, 2025
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Jan 3, 2025
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