Who chooses the Speaker of the House?
The House itself chooses the Speaker of the House.
Short AnswerThe House itself
Explanation
How Congress WorksArticle I, Section 2 says the House shall choose its Speaker and other officers. The Speaker is elected by a vote of the full House.
Source
- U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 2, Clause 5 ↗
The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers…
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