Outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is being showered with honors from her Democratic colleagues as her longtime reign comes to a close.
The California Democrat was designated “Speaker Emerita” after a unanimous vote by the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. The title was offered by her hand-picked successor, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, who currently serves as the caucus chairman.
“This honorific reflects Speaker Pelosi’s lifetime of service as a legendary legislator, notorious negotiator, and a fabulous facilitator,” Mr. Jeffries said. “Our caucus and our country are better off for her leadership, without question, and this title is but a small token of our gratitude.