How is the Speaker of the House chosen?

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How is the Speaker of the House chosen?

2007-01-04 01:38:50 · 2 answers · asked by J P S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture

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The Speaker is chosen by a vote of the House. The party holding the majority in the House sets the rules of the House and, thus, almost always elect their ranking member as Speaker.

2007-01-04 01:42:10 · answer #1 · answered by texascrazyhorse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

From the present speaker, I think they flip a coin.

2007-01-04 01:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋