Movant. One who makes a motion before a court. The applicant for a judicial rule or order. Generally, it is the job of the movant to convince a judge to rule, or grant an order, in favor of the motion.
Speaker of the House John Boehner. The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (or Speaker of the House) is the presiding officer of the chamber. The current Speaker is John Boehner, a Republican who represents Ohio's 8th congressional district.
The speaker conjures up centuries of collective sagacity, aligning oneself with an eternal, inarguable good. Politicians Only Love Journalists When They're Dead Luke OâNeil January 8, 2015 At a press conference today with Scalise, speaker Boehner again defended him. The Price of Steve Scaliseâs Silence Jason Berry January 7, 2015 House rules require an absolute majority of members voting to choose a speaker.