However , despite having the right to vote , the Speaker usually does not participate in debate and rarely votes .
The Speaker in the United States , by tradition , is the head of the majority party in the House of Representatives , outranking the Majority Leader .
Despite having the right to vote , the Speaker usually does not participate in debate and rarely votes .
The Speaker in the United States , by tradition , is the head of the majority party in the House of Representatives , outranking the Majority Leader .