Speakership Election of the 12th Congress

As required by the Congressional Code, the Congressional Dean is required to preside over the process of the Election of the Congressional Speaker. Rep. KingMarine was the Congressional Dean at the time.

Candidacy
In order to be nominated to become a candidate for the office of the Congressional Speaker, the Congressional Code requires a member to receive a second from another member of Congress. A member may only second a nomination once.