80-year-old Nancy Pelosi re-elected to lead Democrats in US House
- Nancy Pelosi was elected by US Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday
- A formal House floor vote for the speakership occurs in January
- The Democratic caucus shared the news on their Twitter handle
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been chosen by US Democratic lawmakers chose to lead the party into the Joe Biden era and preside over their narrow House majority as the most powerful person in Congress, reported AFP.
“Congratulations to @SpeakerPelosi, once again elected by House Democrats to be our fearless leader and nominee for Speaker of the House for the 117th Congress!” the Democratic caucus tweeted.
The 80-year-old Democrat has led her House caucus since 2003. While there have been calls within the ranks for new leadership, number 2 Democrat Steny Hoyer and number 3 James Clyburn were also on track to be re-elected to their leadership posts.
A formal House floor vote for the speakership occurs in January after the new congressional session begins, and shortly before Biden takes office as the 46th US president.
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