This is not yet correct. At least not until after the new congress takes charge. After the Speaker the next in line is President pro tempore of the Senate, which until January is Pat Leahy (D). If Republicans win the senate, Grassley will be in that position as a member of the majority. (edited - had "minority - brain fart)

While I'm here - I've seen a lot of people post that the new congress starts around the 3rd week of January like inauguration day. No - the new congress starts Jan 3.

This is not yet correct. At least not until after the new congress takes charge. After the Speaker the next in line is President pro tempore of the Senate, which until January is Pat Leahy (D). If Republicans win the senate, Grassley will be in that position as a member of the majority. (edited - had "majority - brain fart)

While I'm here - I've seen a lot of people post that the new congress starts around the 3rd week of January like inauguration day. No - the new congress starts Jan 3.

This is not yet correct. At least not until after the new congress takes charge. After the Speaker the next in line is President pro tempore of the Senate, which until January is Pat Leahy (D). If Republicans win the senate, Grassley will be in that position as a member of the minority.

While I'm here - I've seen a lot of people post that the new congress starts around the 3rd week of January like inauguration day. No - the new congress starts Jan 3.