 Speaker of the House of Representatives DEMOCRAT Biographical
General Background
Major Responsibilities Takes the rostrum each day and calls the House of Representatives to order. Decides on all questions of order subject to appeal in the House. Propounds all questions in the order in which they are moved, rises to put all votes, and declares all votes. |
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Public Service Information
Description The Speaker oversees the proceedings in the House and ensures that the chamber is run according to the rules adopted by the members. |
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Additional Information The Speaker, as an elected representative, may vote on all questions. While generally a member of the majority party, any member may be elected to this position. The Speaker serves as an Ex-Officio member of all standing committees. |
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