Speaker of the House
![Speaker Boehner](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121014001357im_/http://m.house.gov/images/leadership/boehner.jpg)
Speaker of the House
Rep. John Boehner
Elected by the whole of the House of Representatives, the Speaker acts as leader of the House. The Speaker of the House is second in line to succeed the President, after the Vice President.
Republican Leadership
![Rep. Hensarling](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121014001357im_/http://m.house.gov/images/leadership/hensarling.jpg)
Republican Conference Chairman
Rep. Jeb Hensarling
Heads organization of all Republican Party members in the House.
Democratic Leadership
![FPO](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121014001357im_/http://m.house.gov/images/leadership/clyburn.jpg)
Assistant Democratic Leader
Rep. James Clyburn
Works with caucuses and as liaison to Appropriations Committee.
![FPO](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121014001357im_/http://m.house.gov/images/leadership/larson.jpg)
Democratic Caucus Chairman
Rep. John Larson
Heads organization of all Democratic Party members in the House.