What's Pro Tempore Mean?

Pro tempore, abbreviated pro tem or p.t., is a Latin phrase which best translates to "for the time being" in English.

What does the president pro tempore do?

The Constitution requires the Senate to elect a president pro tempore to serve as presiding officer in the absence of the vice president. The president pro tempore is authorized to preside over the Senate, sign legislation, and issue the oath of office to new senators.

What is the legal meaning of pro tempore?

Pro Tem is an abbreviated form of Pro Tempore, a Latin phrase that means “for the time being.” The term is usually used with an office to note that the individual serving in that role is there temporarily.