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HOUSE LEADERS INFORMATIONHOUSE SPEAKERHon. Romualdez, Ferdinand Martin G.19th Congress of the Philippines THE SPEAKER, in the hierarchical order of political leadership, is the fourth highest official in the Philippine government. He presides over the session; decides on all questions of order, subject to appeal by any member; signs all acts, resolutions, memorials, writs, warrants and subpoenas issued by or upon order of the House; appoints, suspends, dismisses or disciplines House personnel; and exercise administrative functions. The Speaker is elected by a majority vote of all the Members at the commencement of each Congress. Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, member of the U.S. House of Representatives, who is elected by the majority party to lead the House. 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. The individual in this office is second in the line of presidential succession, following the vice
president. The table provides a complete list of speakers of the House of Representatives. Britannica Quiz U.S. History Highlights: Part One Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence? Who does a U.S. senator represent? Test your knowledge. Take the quiz. Speakers of the United States House of Representatives
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen. What is the name of the Speaker of the representative of the House now?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 is the speaker of the House of Representatives chosen by?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 Speaker of the House before Pelosi?As of October 2022, 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. Jonathan Trumbull Jr.
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