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Appointment of Senator Tim Sheehy as Acting President Pro Tempore

Original title: APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Record date · May 14, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Chuck Grassley, the of the Senate, has appointed Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana to serve as the Acting President pro tempore. This appointment allows Senator Sheehy to perform the duties of the in the Senate.

Why it matters

This appointment changes who is authorized to preside over Senate proceedings for the duration of this specific assignment.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Tim Sheehy

He has been assigned the responsibility of performing the duties of the Chair.

Directly affected

Chuck Grassley

He exercised his authority as President pro tempore to delegate presiding duties.

Key Facts

Senator Chuck Grassley appointed Senator Tim Sheehy to perform the duties of the Chair.
The appointment was made under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
The appointment was formally communicated to the Senate on May 14, 2026.
Senator Tim Sheehy assumed the role of Acting President pro tempore immediately following the reading of the letter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an Acting President pro tempore do?

The Acting performs the duties of the , which includes presiding over Senate sessions.

Is this a permanent change in Senate leadership?

No, this is a procedural appointment under Senate rules to allow a specific Senator to preside over the chamber.

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Standard Procedural Appointment

The document reflects a standard exercise of Rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate.

Chuck Grassley Tim Sheehy

Connected Entities

U.S. Senate, Grassley, Chuck, Tim Sheehy

OrganizationU.S. Senate“The legislative body where the appointment occurred.”Map →

PersonGrassley, Chuck“President pro tempore of the Senate who made the appointment.”Map →

PersonTim Sheehy“Senator from Montana appointed as Acting President pro tempore.”Map →

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