Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore.
Summary
Senate Resolution 5 notifies the House of Representatives of the election of Senator Charles E. Grassley as President pro tempore of the Senate. This is a routine procedural action following the election of a new President pro tempore. The resolution itself does not enact any new laws or policies.
Expected Effects
The House of Representatives will be officially informed of the Senate's election of its President pro tempore. This notification ensures proper communication and coordination between the two legislative bodies. It has no direct impact on the general public.
Potential Benefits
- Ensures formal communication between the Senate and the House.
- Maintains established protocols for legislative operations.
- Facilitates smooth functioning of Congress.
- Upholds the principle of bicameralism by keeping both chambers informed.
- Contributes to the orderly transfer of power within the Senate.
Potential Disadvantages
- None. This is a purely procedural action with no foreseeable disadvantages.
Constitutional Alignment
The election of a President pro tempore is implicitly supported by Article I, Section 3, Clause 5, which states, "The Senate shall choose their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore, in the Absence of the Vice President, or when he shall exercise the Office of President of the United States." This resolution simply notifies the House of this action.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).