| Candidate Nancy Pelosi Kevin McCarthy | Party Democratic Republican | Leader's seat California 12th California 23rd | Members' vote 216 209 | Candidate Others |
Who is running 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 |
How long has Nancy Pelosi been 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 is presiding over the House right now?
| Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | Incumbent Nancy Pelosi since January 3, 2019 | United States House of Representatives | Style Madam Speaker (informal) The Honorable (formal) | Status Presiding officer |
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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 is running for Speaker of the House?
| Candidate Nancy Pelosi Kevin McCarthy | Party Democratic Republican | Leader's seat California 12th California 23rd | Members' vote 220 192 | Candidate Others |
How long is Speaker of the House term?
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. A majority of votes cast (as opposed to a majority of the full membership of the House) is necessary to elect a speaker.
Who was the first woman speaker of the House in United States history?
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.
What state does Nancy Pelosi represent?
| California's 12th congressional district | California's 12th congressional district since 2013 | Representative Nancy Pelosi D–San Francisco | Distribution 100.0% urban 0.0% rural | Population (2019) 779,824 |
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Who runs the House 2020?
| Leader Nancy Pelosi Kevin McCarthy | Party Democratic Republican | Leader since January 3, 2003 January 3, 2019 | Leader's seat California 12th California 23rd | Last election 235 seats, 53.4% 199 seats, 44.8% |
What is the Speaker of the House responsible for?
The Speaker of the House is responsible for administering the oath of office to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, giving Members permission to speak on the House floor, designating Members to serve as Speaker pro tempore, counting and declaring all votes, appointing Members to committees, sending bills ...
How are House members ranked?
Members of the House are arranged by the number of terms they have served, before being arranged by the beginning date of their most recent continuous service. Where members have served the same number of terms and have the same date of service, they are arranged alphabetically by last name.
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 is Speaker of House determined?
The Speaker is the political and parliamentary leader of the House of Representatives. ... 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.
Which states have had the most speakers of the House?
Pomeroy of New York served for the closing day of the 40th Congress (1867–1869). State with the most Speakers: Eight Massachusetts Representatives have served as Speakers.
