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The speaker in the United States, by tradition, is the head of the majority party in the House of Representatives, outranking the majority leader. However, despite having the right to vote, the speaker usually does not participate in debate and only votes on the most significant bills.
Nov 16, 2022 · Article I, Section II of the Constitution says only that the House “shall chuse [sic] their Speaker and other officers.” So far, the chamber has only chosen its own members as speaker.
Jul 22, 2024 · 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.
Jan 6, 2023 · The House can elect a new speaker at any time if the person occupying that role dies, resigns or is removed from office. Barring that, a speaker is normally elected at the start of a new Congress.
The incumbent speaker, Democrat Nancy Pelosi, was elected to a 4th (2nd consecutive) term, defeating Republican Kevin McCarthy 216–209, with two votes going to other individuals. As only 427 representatives in the 435-member House cast a vote (due to vacancies, absentees, or members voting present ), 214 votes were necessary to win.
Oct 8, 2015 · Rep. Kevin McCarthy dropped out of the race today for Speaker of the House. Here’s an overview on how that position is selected. You just have to be nominated, no House seat required.
Elected 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.
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.
Jan 4, 2023 · From legislation to accounting. The speaker fills three primary roles. First, they are the most visible and authoritative spokesperson for the majority party in the House. Speakers articulate...
Jan 2, 2023 · Oct. 29, 2022. Here’s what you need to know about how the House elects a speaker: No house without a speaker. Choosing a speaker will be the first vote the House will take before new...
