John Boehner

**John Andrew Boehner** (pronounced /ˈbeɪnər/ BAY-nər; born November 17, 1949) is an American politician. Between 2011 and 2015, he was the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

Boehner is a member of the Republican Party.  He served in the Ohio State House from 1985 to 1990.  In 1990, he became a Congressman (a member of the United States House of Representatives). Boehner resigned in early October 2015. He was succeeded as Speaker by Paul Ryan on October 29, 2015.

## Early life

Boehner was born in Reading, Ohio and was one of twelve brothers and sisters.  Boehner worked in his family's bar and briefly served in the United States Navy before graduating from Xavier University in 1977. Later, he was a small businessman.

## Political career

He has been in politics since 1985. He represents the area north of Cincinnati, Ohio.  Boehner served as chair of several important committees before becoming Minority Leader in 2006.  While minority leader, Boehner was one of the main people who were critical of President Obama.  When the Republicans took back the House of Representatives in the 2010 elections, Boehner became Speaker of the House.

In September 2015, Boehner said he would step down as Speaker and that his resignation would be in effect on October 30. His resignation became in effect on October 29 with Paul Ryan succeeding him.

## Other websites

- Speaker John Boehner _official site for the Speaker's Office_
- Congressman John Boehner  _official U.S. House site_
- Friends of John Boehner _official campaign site_
- The Freedom Project political action committee

## Infobox (officeholder)

- **name**: John Boehner
- **image**: John Boehner official portrait.jpg
- **caption**: Official portrait, 2009
- **order**: 61st
- **office**: Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
- **president**: Barack Obama
- **term start**: January 5, 2011
- **term end**: October 29, 2015
- **predecessor**: Nancy Pelosi
- **successor**: Paul Ryan
- **office2**: Party leaders of the United States House of Representatives, House Minority Leader
- **deputy2**: Roy Blunt <small>(2007–2009)</small>
Eric Cantor <small>(2009–2011)</small>
- **term start2**: January 3, 2007
- **term end2**: January 3, 2011
- **predecessor2**: Nancy Pelosi
- **successor2**: Nancy Pelosi
- **office3**: Leader of the House Republican Conference#Caucus Leader, House Republican Conference
- **term start3**: January 3, 2007
- **term end3**: October 29, 2015
- **predecessor3**: Dennis Hastert
- **successor3**: Paul Ryan
- **office4**: Party leaders of the United States House of Representatives, House Majority Leader
- **deputy4**: Roy Blunt
- **term start4**: February 2, 2006
- **term end4**: January 3, 2007
- **predecessor4**: Roy Blunt <small>(Acting)</small>
- **successor4**: Steny Hoyer
- **office5**: United States House Committee on Education and Labor, Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Workforce
- **term start5**: January 3, 2001
- **term end5**: January 3, 2006
- **predecessor5**: William F. Goodling, William Goodling
- **successor5**: Howard McKeon
- **office6**: Republican Conference Chairman of the United States House of Representatives, Chairman of the House Republican Conference
- **term start6**: January 3, 1995
- **term end6**: January 3, 1999
- **preceded6**: Dick Armey
- **succeeded6**: J.C. Watts
- **state7**: Ohio
- **district7**: Ohio's 8th congressional district, 8th
- **term start7**: January 3, 1991
- **term end7**: October 31, 2015
- **predecessor7**: Buz Lukens
- **successor7**: Warren Davidson
- **state house8**: Ohio
- **state8**: Ohio
- **district8**: 57th
- **term start8**: January 3, 1985
- **term end8**: December 31, 1990
- **predecessor8**: Bill Donham
- **successor8**: Scott Nein
- **birth name**: John Andrew Boehner
- **party**: Republican Party (United States), Republican Party
- **spouse**: Deborah Gunlack
<small>(1973–present)</small>
- **children**: Lindsay Boehner
Tricia Boehner
- **residence**: West Chester Township, Butler County, Ohio
- **alma mater**: Xavier University <small>(Bachelor of Arts, B.A.)</small>
- **profession**: Management consulting, Business consultant
- **signature**: John Boehner Signature.svg
- **website**: [http://www.speaker.gov/ Speaker of the House]
[http://www.johnboehner.com/ Friends of John Boehner Fighting for Freedom. Making a Difference.]
[http://boehner.house.gov/ John Boehner – 8th District of Ohio]
- **branch**: United States Navy
- **serviceyears**: 1968 <small>(8 weeks)</small>