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Does the Constitution require the Speaker to be a member of the House?

No, the Constitution does not require the Speaker to be a member of the House, although every Speaker so far has been one.

Short AnswerNo, although every Speaker so far has been a member
Explanation

Article I, Section 2 only says the House chooses its Speaker. It sets no membership requirement, but in practice the House has always elected one of its own.

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