O'Neill is the longest continually serving Speaker , from 1977 through 1987 .
Albert 's successor , Democrat Tip O'Neill , was a prominent Speaker because of his public opposition to the policies of President Ronald Reagan .
Speaker is the longest continually serving Speaker , from 1977 through 1987 .
Albert 's successor , Democrat Tip O'Neill , was a prominent Speaker because of his public opposition to the policies of President Ronald Reagan .