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There were two Speakers of the House during Ronald Reagan's administration. They were Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill from 1977 to 1987, and James Wright from 1987 to 1989.

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Tip O'Neil was House Speaker for the Reagan's first three Congresses. Jim Wright had the position during the last two years.

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