Section 36-9-7
Proceedings upon occurrence of vacancy in office of United States Senator - Temporary appointment of senator.
The Governor may make temporary appointment of a senator in the Senate of the Congress of the United States from Alabama whenever a vacancy exists in that office, the appointee to hold office until his successor is elected and qualified.
(Acts 1919, No. 78, p. 74; Code 1923, §2703; Code 1940, T. 41, §166.)