Provides background on the selection and powers of the Speaker and examines the Speaker's three distinct roles as presiding officer of the House, leader of the majority party, and elected Member of the House. Includes a select bibliography and an appendix listing all the Speakers of the House, their party affiliation, and tenure of office.
ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection
Note:
Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. AVAILABLE ONLINE TO AUTHORIZED PSU USERS.