How many former members of the House of Representatives would later on become president of the United States?
How many former members of the House of Representatives would later on become president of the United States? Since 1789, 19 Members of the House have served as President of the United States. Four Members — John Tyler, Millard Fillmore, Andrew Johnson, and Gerald Ford — were never elected to the Presidency, having succeeded a President who died or resigned. Who is the only speaker of the US House of Representatives to serve for 5 complete consecutive Congresses? Tip O'Neill had the longest uninterrupted tenure as speaker – 9 years, 350 days. Elected five times, he led the House from...