In the Democratic primary, Pelosi defeated San Francisco Supervisor Harry Britt, considered the more progressive candidate, with 36 percent of the vote to his 32 percent. In the subsequent runoff she defeated Republican Harriet Ross, her closest competitor, by more than a 2–1 margin.
Who ran for Speaker of the House?
| Party Candidate % | Democratic Nancy Pelosi (CA 12) 51.17 | Republican Kevin McCarthy (CA 23) 44.66 | Republican Jim Jordan (OH 4) 1.16 | Democratic Cheri Bustos (IL 17) 0.93 |
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Who ran for speaker of the House 2021?
| Candidate Nancy Pelosi Kevin McCarthy | Party Democratic Republican | Leader's seat California 12th California 23rd | Members' vote 216 209 | Candidate Others |
Who appointed Pelosi as Speaker of the House?
| Nancy Pelosi | Incumbent | Assumed office January 3, 2019 | President Donald Trump Joe Biden | Preceded by Paul Ryan |
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Who was Speaker of House during Obama?
| John Boehner | President Barack Obama | Preceded by Nancy Pelosi | Succeeded by Paul Ryan | House Minority Leader |
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How many years does Speaker of the House serve?
The House elects a new speaker by roll call vote when it first convenes after a general election for its two-year term, or when a speaker dies, resigns or is removed from the position intra-term.
Who was the first woman speaker of the House in United States history?
Full Biography. Nancy Pelosi is the 52nd Speaker of the House of Representatives, having made history in 2007 when she was elected the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House.
How is the speaker of the House determined?
The Speaker is elected at the beginning of a new Congress by a majority of the Representatives-elect from candidates separately chosen by the majority- and minority-party caucuses. These candidates are elected by their party members at the organizing caucuses held soon after the new Congress is elected.
Who are the current floor leaders in the House?
With the Democrats holding a majority of seats and the Republicans holding a minority, the current leaders are Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Minority Whip Steve Scalise.
Who is the oldest speaker of the House?
The youngest person elected to the office was Robert M. T. Hunter, age 30 when he became speaker in 1839; the oldest person elected for the first time was Henry T. Rainey in 1933, at age 72.
Who controlled Congress in 2012?
| 112th United States Congress | Members 100 senators 435 representatives 6 non-voting delegates | Senate Majority Democratic | Senate President Joe Biden (D) | House Majority Republican |
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Who is the current president pro tempore?
| President pro tempore of the United States Senate | Seal of the President pro tempore | Incumbent Patrick Leahy since January 20, 2021 | United States Senate | Style Mr. President (when presiding) The Honorable (formal) |
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What is the job of a speaker of the House?
Role of Speaker The Speaker is the presiding officer of the House and is charged with numerous duties and responsibilities by law and by the House rules. As the presiding officer of the House, the Speaker maintains order, manages its proceedings, and governs the administration of its business.
Who is Mr Speaker UK?
| Speaker of the House of Commons | Incumbent Sir Lindsay Hoyle since 4 November 2019 | House of Commons of the United Kingdom Speaker's Office | Style Mr Speaker (informal and within the house) The Right Honourable (within the UK and the Commonwealth) |
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