Je politician

Member of the Democratic Party, she has served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, from January 4, 2007 to January 3, 2011, and again, from January 3, 2019 to January 3, 2023

Only woman to have been Speaker

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California, since June 2, 1987, as well as House Minority Whip, from January 15, 2002 to January 3, 2003, and House Minority Leader, from January 3, 2003 to January 3, 2007, and again, from January 3, 2011 to January 3, 2019, among other duties