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Additionally, the speaker is second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president and ahead of the president pro tempore of the Senate. [2] 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 ...
This is a list of individuals serving in the United States House of Representatives (as of January 20, 2025, the 119th Congress). [1] The membership of the House comprises 435 seats for representatives from the 50 states, apportioned by population, as well as six seats for non-voting delegates from U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
The speaker is the presiding officer of the U.S. House of Representatives. The House elects its speaker at the beginning of a new Congress (i.e. biennially, after Election Day) or when a speaker dies, resigns, or is removed from the position intra-term. Since 1839, the House has elected speakers by roll call vote. [1]
Who will be the next U.S. representative from North Carolina’s 2nd district? Get to know the candidates looking for your vote in the March 5 election with our voter guide.
The speaker of the United States House of Representatives, commonly known as the speaker of the House or House speaker, is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the United States Congress. The office was established in 1789 by Article I, Section II, of the U.S. Constitution.
Brandon Monhollen (R) — Monhollen also lives in London and ran for U.S. Congress two years ago as well. He has a Facebook page offering campaign updates. District 6 — Andy Barr (R)
Michael C. Kerr, who had just returned to Congress after losing re-election two years earlier, received a majority of the votes cast and was elected speaker. [81] This was the first time in 16 years, since 1859, that Democrats controlled the House.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is tentatively set to make his first address to a joint session of Congress of his second term on Tuesday, March 4.. House Speaker Mike Johnson on Saturday ...