Deputy President pro tempore of the United States Senate

The ceremonial post of Deputy President pro tempore of the United States Senate was created for Hubert Humphrey, a former Vice President, in 1977 following his lost bid to become the Senate majority leader. The Senate resolution creating the position stated that any former Presidents and Vice Presidents serving in the United States Senate would be entitled to this position. Since Humphrey's death in 1978, no other former President or Vice President has served in the Senate.

Related Topics:
United States Senate - Hubert Humphrey - Vice President - 1977 - Senate majority leader - Presidents - Vice Presidents - 1978

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During the 100th Congress (1987-1988), George J. Mitchell was elected Deputy President pro tempore by the Senate, due to the illness of President pro tempore John C. Stennis.

Related Topics:
1987 - 1988 - George J. Mitchell - President ''pro tempore'' - John C. Stennis

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