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Presiding officer and parliamentary leader of the lower house of the U.S. Congress (currently [[Nancy Pelosi]]). | Presiding officer and parliamentary leader of the lower house of the U.S. Congress (currently [[Nancy Pelosi]]). The house Speaker is always chosen from the party that has a majority in the House of Representatives. In the event of need, the U.S. House Speaker is third in line (after the Vice President) to act as President. |
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Presiding officer and parliamentary leader of the lower house of the U.S. Congress (currently Nancy Pelosi). The house Speaker is always chosen from the party that has a majority in the House of Representatives. In the event of need, the U.S. House Speaker is third in line (after the Vice President) to act as President.