Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Tuesday won the party’s nomination to become the next House speaker, but the real test will be in January when the new members take office and hold the deciding ...

In a March 19 speech on the House floor, Cannon said he had only two options left: resign or “declare a vacancy in the office of Speaker.” By offering the motion to oust himself, Cannon put ...

A 2006 photo shows the doorway to a private office converted from an old safe for then-Speaker of the House Rod Jetton at the State Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House of Representatives is entering uncharted territory after a far-right effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded thanks to ...

The House can elect a new speaker at any time if the person occupying that role dies, resigns or is removed from office. Barring that, a speaker is normally elected at the start of a new Congress ...

Under Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., the vice president enjoyed ceremonial office space on the House side of the U.S. Capitol. He still has an office on the Senate side as president of the Senate.

The House can elect a new speaker at any time if the person occupying that role dies, resigns or is removed from office. Barring that, a speaker is normally elected at the start of a new Congress.

Yes, as of 2023 five people have died in office while Speaker of the House: Michael C. Kerr of Indiana, Henry T. Rainey of Illinois, Joseph W. Byrns of Tennessee, William B. Bankhead of Alabama ...

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 03: An audience member sleeps as the House of Representatives holds their election for Speaker of the House on the first day of the 118th Congress in the House Chamber ...

The House can elect a new speaker at any time if the person occupying that role dies, resigns or is removed from office. Barring that, a speaker is normally elected at the start of a new Congress.

Looking back on what the speaker actually does and how the role has changed dramatically over the years. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

The race to lead the Texas House of Representatives is far from over after a series of GOP votes last weekend left two Republicans predicting they would be the next House Speaker.