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.
Photos: Paul Ryan, rising GOP star. Rep. Paul Ryan, R.-Wisconsin, was elected the 54th speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, October 29, after receiving the votes of 236 members. The vote was largely a formality after House Republicans nominated him for the position on Wednesday, October 28. Hide Caption.