House Speaker Swearing In

This video originally aired on Wednesday, January 5, 2011.

About This Video

Following a voice vote electing Representative John Boenher (R-OH) as speaker, former Speaker Pelosi talked about the accomplishments of the last Congress and handed the gavel to Speaker Boehner. He then spoke about the goals and agenda for the new Congress.

Keywords

Washington Politics, Legislative Branch, House of Representatives, 112th Congress

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. House of Representatives

Speakers

  • Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH)
  • House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
    Representative