Maverick Democratic Sen. Tim Sheldon elected president pro tem of Senate
The Senate has sworn in maverick Democratic Sen. Tim Sheldon to serve as president pro tempore, presiding over the politically divided chamber when Lt. Gov. Brad Owen is away. No one else was nominated but the vote was 38 to 10 far from unanimous.
BRAD SHANNON; Staff writer
BRAD SHANNON The News Tribune
Published: Jan. 14, 2013 at 3:59 p.m. PST
Updated: Jan. 14, 2013 at 3:59 p.m. PST
The Senate has sworn in maverick Democratic Sen. Tim Sheldon to serve as president pro tempore, presiding over the politically divided chamber when Lt. Gov. Brad Owen is away. No one else was nominated but the vote was 38 to 10 far from unanimous.
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