John Boehner | |
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61st Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office January 5, 2011 – October 29, 2015 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Nancy Pelosi |
Succeeded by | Paul Ryan |
House Minority Leader | |
In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
Deputy | Roy Blunt (2007–2009) Eric Cantor (2009–2011) |
Preceded by | Nancy Pelosi |
Succeeded by | Nancy Pelosi |
Leader of the House Republican Conference | |
In office January 3, 2007 – October 29, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Dennis Hastert |
Succeeded by | Paul Ryan |
House Majority Leader | |
In office February 2, 2006 – January 3, 2007 | |
Deputy | Roy Blunt |
Preceded by | Roy Blunt (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Steny Hoyer |
Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Workforce | |
In office January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2006 | |
Preceded by | William Goodling |
Succeeded by | Howard McKeon |
Chairman of the House Republican Conference | |
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1999 | |
Preceded by | Dick Armey |
Succeeded by | J.C. Watts |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 8th district | |
In office January 3, 1991 – October 31, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Buz Lukens |
Succeeded by | Warren Davidson |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 57th district | |
In office January 3, 1985 – December 31, 1990 | |
Preceded by | Bill Donham |
Succeeded by | Scott Nein |
Personal details | |
Born | John Andrew Boehner November 17, 1949 Reading, Ohio, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Deborah Gunlack (1973–present) |
Children | Lindsay Boehner Tricia Boehner |
Residence | West Chester Township, Butler County, Ohio |
Alma mater | Xavier University (B.A.) |
Profession | Business consultant |
Signature | |
Website | Speaker of the House Friends of John Boehner Fighting for Freedom. Making a Difference. John Boehner – 8th District of Ohio |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1968 (8 weeks) |
John Andrew Boehner (pronounced /ˈbeɪnər/ BAY-nər; born November 17, 1949) is an American politician. Between 2011 and 2015, he was the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.[1]
Boehner is a member of the Republican Party. He served in the Ohio State House from 1985 to 1990. In 1990, he became a Congressman (a member of the United States House of Representatives). Boehner resigned in early October 2015. He was succeeded as Speaker by Paul Ryan on October 29, 2015.