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Pat Marsh elected speaker pro tempore of Tennessee House, wins 76-22 vote
Summary
Pat Marsh was elected speaker pro tempore during the House's organizational session, winning 76 votes to 22. Justice Mary L. Wagner administered the oath of office following the result.
Pat Marsh was elected speaker pro tempore of the Tennessee House of Representatives on Jan. 13, 2025, receiving 76 votes to 22, and was sworn into office by Justice Mary L. Wagner.
The nomination for speaker pro tem was made by Representative White, who nominated Pat Marsh. Representative Tommie Todd (and others) seconded nominations for alternative candidate John Ray Clemons; floor nominations were closed and the clerk conducted a roll-call vote that yielded the 76–22 result announced by the clerk.
After the clerk announced the tally, the chair declared Marsh duly elected and scheduled the oath. Marsh repeated the oath on the floor; afterward he addressed the chamber, saying he felt "honored and blessed beyond belief to serve with all of you" and that he would "work hard with all of you to make Tennessee the very best state in United States." The motion to reconsider was sent to the table.
The election followed standard organizational procedures of nominations, seconds and a roll-call vote. The clerk announced final totals and the House recorded the result officially before continuing with appointments and committee business.
The selection of a speaker pro tem finalizes an additional leadership role that presides in the speaker's absence and assists with floor operations for the 114th General Assembly.
