Who is the current pro tempore?
| President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
|---|---|
| Seal of the President pro tempore | |
| Incumbent Patrick Leahy since January 20, 2021 | |
| United States Senate | |
| Style | Mr. President (when presiding) The Honorable (formal) |
When was the presidential line of succession created?
On July 18, 1947, President Harry Truman signed the Presidential Succession Act. The original act of 1792 had placed the Senate president pro tempore and Speaker of the House in the line of succession, but in 1886 Congress had removed them.
Who would be 3rd in line for presidency?
Current order of succession
| No. | Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vice President | Kamala Harris |
| 2 | Speaker of the House of Representatives | Nancy Pelosi |
| 3 | President pro tempore of the Senate | Patrick Leahy |
| 4 | Secretary of State | Antony Blinken |
Who becomes president if 25th amendment?
In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President. Section 1 clarifies that in the enumerated situations the vice president becomes president, instead of merely assuming the powers and duties of the presidency as acting president.
What is the line of command if the president dies?
If the President dies, resigns or is removed from office, the Vice President becomes President for the rest of the term. If the Vice President is unable to serve, Speaker of the House acts as President.
Who are the first four officers in the line of succession to the presidency?
Order of Presidential Succession
- Vice President.
- Speaker of the House.
- President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
- Secretary of State.
- Secretary of the Treasury.
- Secretary of Defense.
- Attorney General.
- Secretary of the Interior.
