Speaker of the House

Cultural  

1. The presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives. The Speaker, a member of the House, is elected by a majority party caucus. In addition to being chief spokesman for the majority party, the Speaker runs the proceedings of House debate and voting, appoints committee members, refers bills to committees for research and development, and has an influential voice in all stages of a bill's consideration. One of the most visible and influential officials of the federal government, the Speaker is second in line, after the vice president, in succession to the presidency.

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Example Sentences

The Metropolitan Police has apologised to the Speaker of the House of Lords after he was incorrectly identified as the source of information relating to Lord Mandelson's arrest.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“It’s a good thing you’re a natural, Mr. President,” said the Speaker of the House.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2025

Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle has said he was "very disappointed" by leaks ahead of the Budget.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

His predecessor in that role was convicted in a high-profile bribery case involving the Illinois Speaker of the House.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

Seth Walker, Speaker of the House and a dedicated anti, gaveled the meeting to order.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling