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Does the speaker of the house have to be the same political party as the president?
No. The speaker of the house is appointed by the majority party in the House, and has always been a member of that party. The speaker can be anyone, even if they are not a member of the House. (barring a breach of balance of powers; i.e. a Governor could not also be the speaker).
Which party is the Speaker of the House a member of?
majority
Can a minority party member be elected as the Speaker of the House?
Yes, a minority party member can be elected as the Speaker of the House, but historically it is uncommon due to the majority party typically holding the position.
Can a member of the minority party be elected as the Speaker of the House?
Yes, a member of the minority party can be elected as the Speaker of the House, but it is uncommon and typically requires a coalition of members from both parties to support the minority party candidate.
Is the speaker always a part of the majority party?
The House Speaker is always a member of the majority party for the simple reason that he is elected by a majority vote of the House.
Who is the speaker of the house of repersentatives?
As of July 2014, John Boehner is the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Do you have to be a member of the House to be the Speaker?
No, you do not have to be a member of the House to be the Speaker.
Is the speaker of the house a member of the majority party?
No. Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution states, "The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other Officers." It doesn't state that they must be a member. However, all Speakers to date have been Members. When a newly elected Congress convenes for the first time, the major party nominates a candidate for Speaker. Members elect the Speaker by roll call vote. A Member usually votes for the candidate from his or her own party, but can vote for anyone, whether that person has been nominated or not. At the moment, the Republicans control the House of Representatives, and the Speaker of the House is Republican John Boehner of Ohio. He replaced Democrat Nancy Pelosi at the first session of the 112th Congress, in January 2011.
What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives and how are they chosen?
Speaker of the House of Representatives. They are normally a senior member of the majority party in the House, and are chosen by their party for the position.
The most powerful leader in the house is the?
Speaker of the House, which is almost always the senior member of the majority party.
Do you have to be a member of Congress to be the Speaker of the House?
No, you do not have to be a member of Congress to be the Speaker of the House.
Does the speaker of the house have to be a member of the house?
Yes, the Speaker of the House must be a member of the House of Representatives.
