Speaker of the United States House of Representatives election, 2013

This is a list of elections for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Elections for Speaker are typically held shortly after the new Congress assembles. If a Speaker dies or resigns, a special election may be held.

To be elected as Speaker, a candidate must receive an absolute majority of all votes cast for individuals, excluding those who abstain.

The most recent election was held on January 3, 2017, which saw incumbent Paul Ryan reelected.

Congress: 97th

Source: Election of the Speaker Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. January 5, 1981.

Congress: 98th

Source: Election of the Speaker Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. January 3, 1983.

Congress: 99th

Source: Election of the Speaker Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. January 3, 1985.

Congress: 100th

Source: Election of the Speaker Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. January 6, 1987.

Congress: 101st

Source: Election of the Speaker Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. January 6, 1987.

Congress: 101st

Speaker Jim Wright resigned due to a scandal, and a special election was held to elect a replacement. Tom Foley, a Democrat from Washington, was elected.

...
Wikipedia