Bill Summary
This is a resolution passed by the Senate to elect Chuck Grassley, a Senator from Iowa, as the President pro tempore, which is the second-highest ranking position in the Senate. The President pro tempore serves as a leader in the absence of the Vice President and presides over the Senate in their absence. This resolution officially elects Senator Grassley to this role.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could affect Senator Chuck Grassley, as it elects him to the position of President pro tempore of the Senate. This could greatly impact his daily responsibilities and duties as a member of the government.
2. The legislation could also affect the people of Iowa, as Chuck Grassley represents their state and this resolution confirms his role as their elected representative in the Senate.
3. This resolution could also affect the rest of the United States, as the President pro tempore of the Senate is responsible for presiding over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President and plays a crucial role in the government's decision-making process.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 3 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 3
To elect Chuck Grassley, a Senator from the State of Iowa, to be
President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 3, 2019
Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered
and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
To elect Chuck Grassley, a Senator from the State of Iowa, to be
President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.
Resolved, That Chuck Grassley, a Senator from the State of Iowa,
be, and he is hereby, elected President of the Senate pro tempore.
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