Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
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| Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
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Mr. Speaker (Informal and within the House) The Honorable (Formal) |
| Type | Presiding officer of one chamber in a bicameral legislature |
| Residence | Washington City, FCT |
| Seat |
1800 WEST CAPITOL STREET WASHINGTON CITY, FCT · 20500 |
| Nominator | Anyone who is qualified to be a representative; in practice member of the house and party leadership. Nominations are submitted to the Clerk |
| Appointer |
U.S. House of Representatives Elected by the House, sworn in by the Dean |
| Term length | At the House's pleasure; elected at the start of each session, and upon a vacancy |
| Constituting instrument | U.S. Constitution Treaty |
| Formation | January 1, 1716 |
| First holder |
Frederick Muhlenberg April 1, 1789 |
| Succession | Second in the gubernatorial line of succession |
| Deputy |
Speaker pro Tempore of the US House of Representatives |
| Salary | $123,500 / year |
| Website | link://house.usna.gov/speaker.aspx |
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