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Speaker of the House

Congressalso called Speaker of the House of Representatives

The presiding officer of the House, elected by the full House and usually the leader of the majority party. The Speaker is second in line to the presidency, after the vice president.

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Congress Guide: Who chooses the Speaker of the House?

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