Paul Ryan replaces John Boehner as speaker of the House

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Ryan, 45, is the youngest speaker elected since 1869.

Oct. 29, 2015 Outgoing Speaker John Boehner pounds the gavel for the last time as speaker after his resignation speech in the House of Representatives in Washington. Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post

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