Wyoming law requires that the interim senator be affiliated with the same political party as the departed senator.

The interim senator from Minnesota, Dean Barkley, also voted with the Republicans to keep the business provisions in the bill.

Under state law, the interim senator appointed by the governor would serve for two years, with a replacement chosen in the 2002 general election.

The Senate Republicans had to appoint an interim senator to serve out the rest of Schuler's term.

In Oregon, the Governor does not name an interim senator.

George had accepted their invitation to carry the Democratic mantle as interim senator, until the next November's election.

Israel Pickens served as interim senator until McKinley was elected.

There was no interim senator this time, and Clement C. Clay was elected to the post.

There was a dispute about the date on which the special election should occur and whether the governor appointed the interim senator in keeping with state law.

Governor Casey is permitted but not required to select an interim senator.