The Speaker of the House is a prominent political figure in the United States, serving as the head of the majority party in the House of Representatives. The role is established in Article I, Section II of the U.S. Constitution and has evolved to encompass various responsibilities. The Speaker is responsible for overseeing the daily order of business, certifying all measures passed, assigning committee leadership, and naming members to select committees
. Additionally, the Speaker is the most visible and authoritative spokesperson for the majority party in the House, articulating an agenda, explaining legislative action, and overseeing House committee assignments
. The Speaker also controls the order of all institutional business on the House floor and votes on business as needed as a representative from a Congressional district
. Furthermore, the Speaker plays a key role as a negotiator between the House and the president, as well as with the Senate, and is the point person for the House's fundamental role in originating and passing legislation and controlling "the power of the purse" to tax and spend taxpayer money
. The Speaker is elected at the beginning of a new Congress by a majority of the Representatives-elect from candidates separately chosen by the majority- and minority-party caucuses
. The Speaker of the House is second in line to succeed the President, after the Vice President
