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Election of Patrick J. Leahy as President pro tempore of U.S. Senate

This resolution formally elects Senator Patrick J. Leahy of Vermont as the President pro tempore of the United States Senate. This is primarily a procedural change in the Senate's leadership structure, which does not directly impact citizens' daily lives but determines who presides over the Senate in the Vice President's absence.
Key points
Patrick J. Leahy has been elected President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate.
This is a formal leadership change in the Senate, with no direct impact on citizens.
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Status: Adopted
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Print number: 117_SRES_6
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2021-01-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution to elect Patrick J. Leahy, a Senator from the State of Vermont, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_6.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Patrick J. Leahy has been elected President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate.
  • This is a formal leadership change in the Senate, with no direct impact on citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S64; text: CR S72-73)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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