#Robert C Byrd
Inouye succeeds Byrd as third in line for presidential succession
The passing of U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd means the President pro-tempore post goes to U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii instead. That means Inouye is thrid in line behind for presidential succession behind Vice President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Byrd of West Virginia, was the longest serving member of […]