Power of Deputy Speaker to act as Speaker during vacancy or absence under appointment and procedural rules. Power of the Deputy Speaker to perform the duties of the Speaker arises when the Speaker's office is vacant or the Speaker is absent; if the Deputy ... Summary
Power of Deputy Speaker to act as Speaker during vacancy or absence under appointment and procedural rules.
Power of the Deputy Speaker to perform the duties of the Speaker arises when the Speaker's office is vacant or the Speaker is absent; if the Deputy Speaker is also unavailable, the President may appoint a member to perform those duties when vacant, and otherwise the person to act is determined by the House's rules of procedure or by the House.
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