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.
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS WASHINGTON BUREAU. Updated: Thursday, October 29, 2015, 12:30 PM. WASHINGTON â The House voted in Rep. Paul Ryan as Speaker Thursday, making him the youngest person since right after the Civil War to ascend to Congressâ most powerful position. Ryan made it clear in his inaugural speech as speaker that his aim is to end the Houseâs recent dysfunction.