Originally published Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 11:10 AM

House re-elects Nancy Pelosi as speaker

The woman who made history two years ago by becoming the first female speaker of the House has been re-elected to that post. House colleagues today chose Nancy Pelosi to continue as speaker.

WASHINGTON —

The woman who made history two years ago by becoming the first female speaker of the House has been re-elected to that post. House colleagues today chose Nancy Pelosi to continue as speaker.

Her fellow Democrats, with an expanded majority, elected her over Republican John Boehner (BAY'-nur) on the first day of the 111th Congress.

Pelosi received 255 votes, to Boehner's 174. The announcement was met with a standing ovation from fellow lawmakers.

Pelosi, a Californian who represents one of the nation's most liberal congressional districts, will lead a Democratic majority that has grown by more than 20 members since the end of the last Congress.

More Politics headlines...

E-mail article Print view Share: Digg Newsvine

Comments

I do not think specifics are necessary given that between her and Barney Frank, they can keep a house very divided and unnecessarily stir a pot.... Posted on January 6, 2009 at 8:30 PM by Foppas21. Jump to comment

Booooo! She is completely ineffective and self serving. She should step aside. Posted on January 6, 2009 at 2:26 PM by Generallyamused. Jump to comment

The Democrats should have elected someone else. She has been an ineffective (and at times, immature) Speaker. Change in Washington won't... Posted on January 6, 2009 at 12:54 PM by microdawg. Jump to comment

Read all comments / Share your thoughts