| Congress and Years Name Date Elected | 84th (1955–1957) RAYBURN, Samuel Taliaferro Jan 05, 1955 | 85th (1957–1959) RAYBURN, Samuel Taliaferro Jan 03, 1957 | 86th (1959–1961) RAYBURN, Samuel Taliaferro Jan 07, 1959 | 87th (1961–1963) RAYBURN, Samuel Taliaferro 17 Jan 03, 1961 |
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How many years has Nancy Pelosi served as Speaker of the House?
Pelosi has led the House Democrats since 2003—the first woman to lead a party in Congress—serving twice each as House Minority Leader (2003–2007 and 2011–2019) and as Speaker (2007–2011 and since 2019).
Who were the previous speakers of the House?
As of September 2021 there are four living former speakers of the House: Newt Gingrich, Dennis Hastert, John Boehner, and Paul Ryan. Nancy Pelosi was also among this group, prior to reassuming the office in January 2019. Cong. Jonathan Trumbull Jr.
Who was speaker of the House during Obama?
| John Boehner | President Barack Obama | Preceded by Nancy Pelosi | Succeeded by Paul Ryan | House Minority Leader |
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Who was the speaker of the House under Richard Nixon?
| Carl Albert | Portrait of Carl Albert as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives | 46th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | In office January 21, 1971 – January 3, 1977 | President Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
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How long is someone Speaker of the House?
| Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | Appointer The House | Term length At the House's pleasure; elected at the beginning of the new Congress by a majority of the representatives-elect, and upon a vacancy during a Congress. | Constituting instrument United States Constitution | Formation March 4, 1789 |
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Who was 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 is running for Speaker of the House in 2021?
| Candidate Nancy Pelosi Kevin McCarthy | Party Democratic Republican | Leader's seat California 12th California 23rd | Members' vote 216 209 | Candidate Others |
Who gets to vote on Speaker of the House?
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 is the first female speaker of the House?
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.
Who was the Senate majority leader under Obama?
| 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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What are the responsibilities of the Speaker of the House?
The Speaker makes sure that Members obey the rules (standing orders) of the House and follow the correct procedures. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate together are known as the Parliament's Presiding Officers.
Did Nixon get a presidential funeral?
His body was transported to the Nixon Library and laid in repose. A public memorial service was held on April 27, attended by world dignitaries from 85 countries and all five living presidents of the United States, the first time that five U.S. presidents attended the funeral of another president.
Who was president in 75?
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. (/ˈdʒɛrəld/ JERR-əld; born Leslie Lynch King Jr.; July 14, 1913 – December 26, 2006) was an American politician who served as the 38th president of the United States from 1974 to 1977.
Why Did Nixon resign?
The House Judiciary Committee approved three articles of impeachment against Nixon for obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and contempt of Congress. With his complicity in the cover-up made public and his political support completely eroded, Nixon resigned from office on August 9, 1974.
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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