[HighSierra5]

Why is he addressing “Mr.Speaker” when he’s the Speaker?

[SteveH]

> Why is he addressing “Mr.Speaker” when he’s the Speaker?

possibly because of “pro teempore” rules governing the speakership while the House is in session?

from:

https://www.dummies.com/article/academics-the-arts/political-science/what-is-the-role-of-the-speaker-of-the-house-177633/

“Presiding officer of the House of Representatives...
The speaker of the House’s duties as presiding officer of the House, include administering the oath of office to members, calling the House to order, preserving order and decorum within the House chamber and galleries, recognizing members to speak on the House floor, and making rulings about House procedures... The speaker usually delegates some of these administrative duties to other members of the majority party, such as acting as speaker pro tempore and leading House legislative sessions.”

[know.your.why]

Because he made this speech while KM was still speaker.