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Charles Ernest Grassley (born September 17, 1933) is an American politician serving as the president pro tempore of the United States Senate since 2025, having previously held the post from 2019 to 2021. He is the senior United States senator from Iowa, serving since 1981. Grassley was first elected to the Senate in 1980 and is in his eighth term.

Grassley is the second Iowan in the nation’s history to serve as President pro tempore. The only other Iowan to hold the office was Sen. Albert B. Cummins, who ascended to this leadership position in 1919, 100 years before Grassley was first elected to the role in 2019. Cummins served as Senate pro tempore in the 66th, 67th, 68th and 69th Congresses.

5 days ago · Q&A Chuck Grassley on Trump 2.0, Controversial FBI Nominees and the Politics of Aging The Senate Judiciary Committee chair likes Kash Patel — but doesn’t want him to weaponize the FBI.

Jan 3, 2025 · Grassley, 91, assumes the role from U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, a Washington Democrat who took the position in 2023 when former U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont retired. Vice President...

5 days ago · Chuck Grassley (born September 17, 1933, New Hartford, Iowa, U.S.) is an American politician who was elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 1980 and began representing Iowa in that body the following year. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1975–81).

Jan 18, 2024 · Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa has been discharged from the hospital after being treated for an infection, his office announced Thursday. He is expected to be back at work next week ...

Jan 17, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the oldest member of the U.S. Senate, has been hospitalized in the Washington area with an infection and is receiving antibiotic infusions, his office said...

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley will retake the position of Senate president pro tempore when Congress convenes Friday. The Iowa Republican, who has served in the U.S. Senate since 1981, will take the position that goes to the longest-serving senator in …

Jan 7, 2025 · WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today resumed his role as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, following the Senate’s unanimous passage of an organizing resolution appointing committee leaders in the 119th Congress. “I’m honored to lead the Judiciary Committee once again,” Grassley said.