53rd Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
John Boehner | |
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Official portrait, 2009 | |
| 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 |
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| 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) |
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.
Boehner was born in Reading, Ohio and was one of twelve brothers and sisters. Boehner worked in his family's bar and briefly served in the United States Navy before graduating from Xavier University in 1977. Later, he was a small businessman.
He has been in politics since 1985. He represents the area north of Cincinnati, Ohio. Boehner served as chair of several important committees before becoming Minority Leader in 2006. While minority leader, Boehner was one of the main people who were critical of President Obama. When the Republicans took back the House of Representatives in the 2010 elections, Boehner became Speaker of the House.
In September 2015, Boehner said he would step down as Speaker and that his resignation would be in effect on October 30.[2] His resignation became in effect on October 29 with Paul Ryan succeeding him.
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