As speaker race drones on, Murray gets presidential succession boost
Briefly

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) may be the closest to the presidency she'll ever get - even if it's only for a brief moment.That's because the position of House speaker lies unclaimed for now with no timeline for a resolution.Murray, who assumed the position of Senate president pro tempore on Tuesday, therefore sits right behind Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential line of succession until Republicans pick their speaker.
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