Speaker of the House duration: McCarthy has lost the gavel. It …
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., leaves the House floor after being ousted as Speaker of the House at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Mark Schiefelbein/AP. McCarthy has lost...
A Short History of Speakers of the House Breaking Their Gavels - Esquire
WEBOct 9, 2023 · In a remarkable example of history's rhyming, the most famous episode of gavel destruction comes courtesy of Speaker Joseph (Uncle Joe) Cannon, the only other Speaker to face a motion to vacate...
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will wield a gavel as a symbol of her …
WEBJan 3, 2019 · When Nancy Pelosi became House speaker for the second time Thursday, her new power was symbolized by the gavel handed to her by the new minority leader. In transferring the gavel — a mallet...
Pelosi repeats history, recaptures the speaker's gavel
WEBJan 3, 2019 · Nancy Pelosi recaptured the speaker’s gavel Thursday, starting another chapter in her historic career as House Democrats take power in the 116th Congress. Despite some rumblings of ousting her following the midterm elections, Pelosi clinched the speakership with 220 votes.
Passing One Of Many, Many Gavels - NPR
WEBJan 5, 2011 · The oldest gavel in the House collection was once used by former speaker Nicholas Longworth. (Longworth gavel, wood, 1903-1931) Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives. Over the...
Pelosi as House speaker would ‘show the power of the gavel’
WEBNov 7, 2018 · Few leaders have reclaimed the House speaker’s office after losing it and, as the first woman to wield the gavel, Pelosi’s ascent would be a milestone. But at 78, she knows her storied tenure on Capitol Hill is likely coming to a close, even if she refuses to put a date-stamp on it.
What to know about the state of play for the House speaker's gavel …
WEBNov 16, 2022 · The Republicans appear poised to clinch the 218 races needed for control of the House of Representatives, but the choice of the next speaker of the House is still in play. Two experts explain...
Rep. Mike Johnson voted new House speaker - CNN
WEBOct 25, 2023 · GOP Rep. Mike Johnson secured the speaker’s gavel without losing any Republican votes Wednesday after weeks of party infighting left the House in chaos. Follow here for the latest live news...
Nancy Pelosi hands over the speaker's gavel, ending a 16-year …
WEBJan 4, 2023 · WASHINGTON — When the new Congress gathered this week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s handing over the speaker’s gavel marked an end both to her era of Democratic party leadership and a 16-year unbroken run of Catholics leading the House.
Pelosi Retakes Gavel As House Speaker With New Session Of …
WEBJan 3, 2019 · Nancy Pelosi is again speaker of the House, as Democrats retook control of the chamber for the first time in eight years, bringing divided government back to Washington.
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