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The President pro tempore is the second highest ranking official of the United States Senate . He is a senator who is elected to his position by the Senate.
In actual practice it is not unusual for the vice-president and pro temp to both be absent. In that case another senator or, I think, one of the staff serves as time-keeper and keeps track of who has the floor.
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Who presides over us senate meetings?
The President pro tempore (Latin for "president for a time") typically presides in the Vice President's absence. The most senior senator of the majority party is customarily chosen to serve in this position. Like the Vice President, the President pro tempore does not normally preside over the Senate, but typically delegates the responsibility of presiding to junior senators of the majority party.
Who presides over non-presidential impeachment cases?
The Presiding Officer of the Senate, presides over non-presidential impeachment cases. Generally that is the Vice President of the United States. In his/her absence or if the Vice President has a conflict of interest, then it is the President pro tempore of the Senate. The Senate may also appoint some other Senator to serve as the Presiding Officer. The US Constitution requires the Chief Justice of the United States to preside only in presidential impeachment trials.
Is the vice president the leader of the Senate?
Yes. Under the Constitution, the vice president serves as the president of the Senate and presides over the Senate's daily proceedings.
Who presides over any impeachment trail of the president of the United States?
The vice-president of the US normally presides over the senate, including impeachment trials. In the special case that the president is impeached, the Chief Justice of the US presides over the trial.
Who presides over the State senate?
The Lieutenant Governor presides over the State Senate with a few exceptions.
