Congressional Research Service Report: 'Speakers of the House - Elections, 1913-2021'
January 26, 2021
January 26, 2021
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL30857) entitled "Speakers of the House: Elections, 1913-2021" by Valerie Heitshusen, specialist on Congress and the legislative process:
Summary
Each new House elects a Speaker by roll call vote when it first convenes. Customarily, the conference of each major party nominates a candidate whose name is placed in nomination. A Member normally votes for the candidate of h . . .
Summary
Each new House elects a Speaker by roll call vote when it first convenes. Customarily, the conference of each major party nominates a candidate whose name is placed in nomination. A Member normally votes for the candidate of h . . .