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From August 14, 1911 to March 3, 1913, the office of President ''pro tempore'' of the United States Senate for the 62nd Congress rotated among five individuals. The sitting Senate President pro tem William P. Frye resigned due to ill health on April 27, 1911 (eventually dying August 8, 1911). The Senate at that time was split between progressive Republicans, conservative Republicans, and Democrats. Each put forth a candidate, and the ballots were deadlocked until August when a compromise was reached. Democratic candidate Augustus Bacon served as pro tem for one day on August 14, 1911, and thereafter he and four Republicans rotated holding the seat for the remainder of the 62nd Congress.
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