Comment by booojangles13 on 16/08/2020 at 16:01 UTC

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Leahy hasn’t been President pro tem of the senate since 2015. Grassley has been in the position since January 2019

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Comment by corruptbytes at 16/08/2020 at 16:08 UTC

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if no election, republicans lose a majority, and it would flip back to Leahy

Comment by dragcov at 16/08/2020 at 17:36 UTC

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Nah, the seats are up for election, meaning the majority will become democrats. Doesn't matter if the votes dont come in, 23 republican seats are up for grab while only 12 democrats.

Therefore, Leahy becomes Pro.