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How has the way the speaker of the house works changed overtime?

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The House elects its speaker at the beginning of a new Congress (i.e. biennially, after a general election) or when a speaker dies, resigns, or is removed from the position intra-term. Since 1839, the House has elected speakers by roll call vote.

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He or she maintains order, recognizes members to speak during the debate, and rules procedural matters. The speaker also appoints the chairs and vice chairs of the committees that study legislation and decides which other representatives will serve on those committees, subject to seniority rules.

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