president pro tempore

or president pro tem

noun

, U.S. Government.

a senator, usually a senior member of the majority party, who is chosen to preside over the Senate in the absence of the vice president.

Or will he simply ascend to the President Pro Tempore slot—dignified, venerable, respected but ultimately powerless?

Resolved, That the President pro tempore of the Senate, as a member, retain his right to vote upon all questions.

The President pro tempore: It is before the Senate if there be no objection.

The President pro tempore: The question is on the adoption of the resolution.

Give the names of the speaker and of the president pro tempore.

William H. Crawford, President pro tempore, resumed the chair.

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