4 deals Kevin McCarthy made to become speaker, explained
WEBJan 10, 2023 · Rep. Kevin McCarthy won his 15th bid to become speaker of the House, but only at great cost. To win the votes he needed to secure the gavel, McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) had to agree to a series...
List of speakers of the United States House of Representatives
WEBOf the 56 people who have served as speaker of the House over the past 235 years, 32 served multiple terms; seven of them served nonconsecutive terms: Frederick Muhlenberg, Henry Clay, John W. Taylor, Thomas Brackett Reed, Joseph W. Martin Jr., Sam Rayburn, and Nancy Pelosi.
Kevin McCarthy is on a short leash | The Seattle Times
WEBJan 10, 2023 · Kevin McCarthy has, at last, reached the goal he has pursued since coming to Congress in 2007: He is speaker of the House.
List of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives elections
WEBThe speaker is the political and parliamentary leader of the House, and is simultaneously the body's presiding officer, the de facto leader of the body's majority party, and the institution's administrative head.
The Speaker of the House’s Constitutional Role
WEBOct 4, 2023 · The current controversy over the Speaker of the House of Representatives has highlighted that position’s role as one of the most important elected officials in Washington. But little was spelled out in the Constitution about the position and how the House selected the Speaker.
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
WEBThe 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 …
Here’s what the speaker of the House actually does | PBS News
WEBJan 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 an...
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives | Definition & Facts
WEB1 day ago · Quick Facts. Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. (born December 19, 1912, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.—died January 5, 1994, Boston, Massachusetts) was an American politician who served as a Democratic representative from Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives (1953–87) and as speaker of the House (1977–86).
Rep. Kevin McCarthy wins House speakership - CNN International
WEBJan 6, 2023 · Rep. Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker after multiple days of negotiations and 15 rounds of voting. His election followed a chaotic night on the House floor, including an...
What does the US Speaker of the House do? - BBC News
WEBOct 4, 2023 · The Speaker of the House is an immensely powerful role that allows for near-total control over the chamber's functions. Here's what you need to know about one of the most important jobs in...