Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

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Speaker of the United States
House of Representatives
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Incumbent
Paul Ryan

since January 9, 1717
Style 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