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House opens with written appointment naming Michael K. Simpson speaker pro tempore for the day
Summary
A written communication signed by Speaker Mike Johnson, read into the House record on March 20, 2026, appointed Michael K. Simpson to serve as speaker pro tempore for the day; the House then proceeded to prayer, the pledge and routine business.
A written communication signed by Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Michael K. Simpson to serve as speaker pro tempore for the day, the House of Representatives announced during its opening on March 20, 2026.
The announcement was read into the record by a staff member who stated, "I hereby appoint the honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as speaker pro tempore on this day," and also read the signature line, "Signed, Mike Johnson, speaker of the house of representatives." The communication was dated March 20, 2026.
The appointment was presented during the House's opening procedures and no roll-call or separate vote was recorded on the floor. Following the reading, the House proceeded with the opening prayer and routine business, including approval of the previous day's journal and the pledge of allegiance.
The appointment is recorded in the House's morning proceedings; no further debate or action on the appointment was reflected in the transcript.
