Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY)Updated February 7, 2026 at 9:26 PM UTC
The resolution elects Senator Patrick J. Leahy of Vermont to serve as President pro tempore of the United States Senate. This position is a senior leadership role in the Senate, typically given to the longest‑serving member of the majority party. The action affects Senate leadership and the line of presidential succession.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S64; text: CR S72-73)
January 20, 2021
Introduced in Senate
January 20, 2021
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S64; text: CR S72-73)
January 20, 2021
What members said about S.Res. 6 on the floor
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 6, submitted earlier today. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to…
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III
117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 6
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 20, 2021
Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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.
That Patrick J. Leahy, a Senator from the State of Vermont, be, and he is hereby, elected President of the Senate pro tempore.