[OC] The U.S. House of Representatives elected the Speaker of the House after 15 ballots. 1859 was the last year to require more than 15 ballots.zebulon99 t1_j415519 wrote
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Electing a speaker is usually very uncontrovesial so people are willing to compromise. Its not like the speaker is running the country.
Ferelar t1_j4g2u3g wrote
Granted, they ARE third in line for the presidency and set significant policy agendas
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