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  1. The Parliamentarian of the House is the authoritative source on legislative proceedings in the House. An appointed officer who serves as a nonpartisan adviser to members, the Parliamentarian's chief duty is to rule on procedure and to advise the House chamber's presiding officer.

  2. The Speaker’s most prominent role is that of presiding officer of the House. In this capacity, the Speaker is empowered by House rules to administer proceedings on the House floor, including recognition of Members to speak on the floor or make motions and appointment of Members to conference committees.

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  4. The speaker of the United States House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives. The office was established in 1789 by Article I, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution.

  5. The Speaker of the House of Representatives is the presiding officer elected by the members of the U.S. House. The Speaker receives a higher salary than other members of Congress, earning $223,500 per year.

  6. Learning Objectives. After reading this section, you should be able to answer the following questions: What criteria do House members use when selecting their leadership? What roles do the Speaker, floor leaders, and whips play in the House? The House leadership consists of the Speaker, floor leaders, and whips.

  7. Oct 7, 2023 · Elected by a simple majority of House members, speakers are the chamber’s leader, presiding officer and administrative head. They appoint members to committees, recognize people to speak during debates and decide which bills get brought to the floor.

  8. The Speaker is the political and parliamentary leader of the House of Representatives, and is simultaneously the House's presiding officer, leader of the body's majority party, and the institution's administrative head. Speakers also perform various other administrative and procedural functions, and represent their congressional district.

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