Scope and Content Note Strom Thurmond served as the President Pro Tempore of the Senate which means he was third in line to succeed the President of the United States, following the Vice President and the Speaker of the House. The President Pro Tempore presides over the Senate, or appoints other Senators to preside, when the Vice President is not present. As the Presiding Officer, the President Pro Tempore can recognize members desiring to speak, introduce bills, or offer amendments and motions to bills being...