You become the member of the party in senate with the majority and have the longest service in the senate
As the people's representative to make various legislation, this gives the members of the senate the honorary position.
No, Nancy Pelosi is not the president pro tempore. Patrick Leahy currently holds that position.
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President Pro Tempore of the Senate. The office also existed in the Confederate States of America.
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The treasurer will up hold the position
The current president pro tempore is Daniel Inouye from Hawaii.
In November of 2008 this position is held by Robert Byrd (D-WV).