List of speakers of the United States House of Representatives
WEBOf the 56 people who have served as speaker of the House over the past 235 years, 32 served multiple terms; seven of them served nonconsecutive terms: Frederick Muhlenberg, Henry Clay, John W. Taylor, Thomas Brackett Reed, Joseph W. Martin Jr., Sam Rayburn, and Nancy Pelosi.
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
WEBThe speaker of the United States House of Representatives, commonly known as the speaker of the House or House Speaker, is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives. The office was established …
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives | Definition & Facts
WEB1 day ago · The speaker presides over debate, appoints members of select and conference committees, establishes the legislative agenda, maintains order within the House, and administers the oath of office to House members.
Leadership - house.gov
WEBElected by the whole of the House of Representatives, the Speaker acts as leader of the House and combines several roles: the institutional role of presiding officer and administrative head of the House, the role of leader of the majority party in the House, and the representative role of an elected member of the House.
List of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives elections
WEBAn election for speaker took place on December 4, 1843, at the start of the 28th United States Congress following the 1842–43 elections in which Democrats won a majority of the seats. John W. Jones received a majority of the votes cast and was elected speaker.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy wins House speakership - CNN
WEBJan 6, 2023 · After more than a dozen votes held over four days, Rep. Kevin McCarthy hasn’t been able to secure the support he needs to become the next speaker of the US House of Representatives.
Members of the 117th Congress Sworn In - house.gov
WEBJan 5, 2021 · Representative Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) was re-elected Speaker and will preside over the chamber for the next two years. Representative Steny Hoyer (MD-5) was elected Majority Leader, and Representative Kevin McCarthy (CA …
What does the US Speaker of the House do? - BBC News
WEBOct 4, 2023 · The US Constitution established the role of Speaker of the House, which oversees the lower chamber of Congress. The Speaker is both traditionally and historically a sitting member of the majority...
Here’s what the speaker of the House actually does | PBS News
WEBJan 4, 2023 · The speaker of the House is the most visible and authoritative spokesperson for the majority party in the House. But their role goes beyond politics to everything from accounting to...
House Speaker: Johnson Elected Speaker of the House, Ending …
WEBOct 25, 2023 · Representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana won election on Wednesday to become the 56th speaker of the House of Representatives, as Republicans worn down by three weeks of infighting and...