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Nancy Pelosi

American politician, first female U.S. House Speaker.

Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, served as the 52nd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. She was the first woman elected as U.S. House Speaker and the first woman to lead a major political party in Congress. Pelosi has been a member of the House since 1987 and represented California's 11th congressional district. Known for her strong leadership, she played a key role in passing significant legislation during her tenures as Speaker.

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Timeline

1940-03-26
Birth of Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi was born on March 26, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
1962
Nancy Pelosi Graduates from Trinity College
In 1962, Nancy Pelosi graduated from Trinity College (now Trinity Washington University) in Washington, D.C., with a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
1976
Nancy Pelosi Elected as Democratic National Committee Member
In 1976, Nancy Pelosi was elected as a Democratic National Committee member from California, a position she held until 1996.
1983
Death of U.S. Rep. Phil Burton and Nancy Pelosi's Political Career
In 1983, U.S. Rep. Phil Burton passed away and was succeeded by his wife, Sala Burton. Before her death in 1987, Sala urged Nancy Pelosi to run for the seat, leading to Pelosi's successful election in a special election.
1987-04-07
Pelosi wins special election to succeed Sala Burton
Nancy Pelosi won the special election to succeed Sala Burton on April 7, 1987.
1987-06-02
Pelosi wins runoff election
Nancy Pelosi defeated Democratic San Francisco supervisor Harry Britt on April 7, 1987, and Republican Harriet Ross in a June 2 runoff.
1989-02-22
Introduction of Women's History Month Bill
On February 22, 1989, Representative Nancy Pelosi from California introduced the bill to designate March as 'Women's History Month'. The bill aimed to recognize and celebrate the significant role of women in history.
1995
Pelosi votes against Balanced Budget Proposed Constitutional Amendment
In 1995, Nancy Pelosi voted against the Balanced Budget Proposed Constitutional Amendment, which passed the House but fell short in the Senate. This vote showcased her stance on fiscal policy.
2001-10
Pelosi becomes House Democratic Whip
In October 2001, Nancy Pelosi won the position of House Democratic Whip after Rep. David E. Bonior resigned. She defeated Steny Hoyer in a close vote, becoming the No. 2 in the caucus.
2002-11
Pelosi elected as House minority leader
In November 2002, after Gephardt resigned as House minority leader to seek the Democratic nomination in the 2004 presidential election, Pelosi was elected to replace him, becoming the first woman to lead a major party in either chamber of Congress.
2003-01
Pelosi becomes House Minority Leader
In January 2003, Nancy Pelosi made history by becoming the House Minority Leader, the first woman to lead any of the four congressional caucuses.
2005
Pelosi's Speech at AIPAC Conference
Pelosi criticized leaders for not pressuring Russia and China for providing Iran with nuclear and missile technology. She vowed to use evidence of other nations' involvement in Iran's nuclear program to influence U.S. actions.
2006
Democrats Gain Majority in the House under Nancy Pelosi's Leadership
In the 2006 midterm elections, Nancy Pelosi led the Democrats to a majority in the House for the first time in 12 years and was subsequently elected Speaker, becoming the first woman to hold the office.
2007-01-04
Nancy Pelosi becomes the first woman Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
Nancy Pelosi made history by becoming the first woman to serve as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. She also became the first woman to lead a major political party in Congress.
2007-02-15
Pelosi supports diplomatic resolution with Iran
In an interview, Pelosi expressed support for Bush's diplomatic resolution with Iran, while also emphasizing the need for Congress to assert itself in authorizing military force against Iran.
2007-03-13
Pelosi removes resolution from military spending bill
Pelosi removed a resolution introduced by Congressman Walter B. Jones from a military spending bill for the war in Iraq, which required specific authorization from Congress prior to initiating military force against Iran.
2009-06-26
Democratic lawmakers allege CIA misled Congress
On June 26, 2009, several leading Democratic lawmakers in the House signed a letter alleging that CIA Director Leon Panetta had asserted the CIA misled Congress for years, casting doubts on the controversy surrounding enhanced interrogation techniques.
2010-03-21
Pelosi passes Affordable Care Act
In March 2010, Nancy Pelosi played a crucial role in passing President Obama's Affordable Care Act, securing a major legislative victory despite challenges.
2010-11-17
Pelosi Re-elected as Minority Leader
In November 2010, Nancy Pelosi was re-elected as the minority leader of the House Democratic Caucus after the Democrats lost control of the House of Representatives to the Republicans. Despite facing intraparty opposition, Pelosi won the leadership vote and continued to lead the caucus.
2011
Allegations of Insider Trading
In November 2011, allegations of insider trading were made against Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress, accusing them of using information from closed sessions to make money on the stock market. Pelosi denied the allegations and supported the passing of the STOCK Act to address ethics concerns.
2013-02
Pelosi calls for bold move on gun control
In February 2013, Nancy Pelosi urged for strong action on gun control, aligning with fellow advocate Gabby Giffords, following a mass shooting.
2015-07
Pelosi supports Obama on Iran nuclear deal
Pelosi expressed confidence in Obama securing enough votes for the Iran nuclear deal, praising his presentation and calling the deal a diplomatic masterpiece.
2016-11-17
Tim Ryan initiates bid to replace Pelosi as House minority leader
After the 2016 presidential election, Tim Ryan of Ohio started a campaign to replace Nancy Pelosi as the House minority leader. Pelosi eventually won the vote against Ryan after agreeing to provide more leadership opportunities to junior members.
2017-06-09
Pelosi questions Trump's tweets and fitness for office
During a news conference in June 2017, Nancy Pelosi expressed concerns about President Trump's tweets and questioned his fitness for office.
2018-08-15
Pelosi criticizes Trump's revocation of John Brennan's security clearance
On August 15, 2018, Nancy Pelosi condemned President Trump's decision to revoke John Brennan's security clearance as an abuse of power and distraction tactic.
2019-01-03
Pelosi reclaims Speaker position
On January 3, 2019, Nancy Pelosi became the first Speaker to lose the gavel and then reclaim it since Texas representative Sam Rayburn in the early 1950s, showcasing her leadership resilience.
2019-01-25
End of 2018–2019 Federal Government Shutdown
Trump signed a stopgap bill to reopen the government without concessions for a border wall after the shutdown. He threatened to shut down the government again or declare a national emergency if funds for the wall were not appropriated.
2019-05-01
Pelosi meets with Trump on infrastructure funding
On May 1, 2019, Nancy Pelosi and Senator Schumer met with President Trump to discuss infrastructure funding. The meeting aimed to address bipartisan initiatives for job creation and economic growth.
2019-09-29
Launch of Impeachment Inquiry against Trump
Pelosi announced the launch of an impeachment inquiry against Trump on September 29, 2019.
2019-12-18
Impeachment of President Trump
The House of Representatives approved two articles of impeachment against Trump, formally impeaching him.
2020-02-04
Pelosi tears up copy of Trump's State of the Union address
After President Trump's State of the Union address in February 2020, Nancy Pelosi tore up her official copy of the speech, citing it as a courteous gesture considering the content. Her action drew criticism from Trump and other Republicans.
2020-10-08
Commission to consider use of 25th Amendment
Pelosi announced the introduction of legislation in the House of Representatives to establish a commission for the potential use of the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from executive duties.
2021-01-13
Pelosi initiates second impeachment proceedings against Trump
From January 6 to January 13, 2021, Nancy Pelosi led the House in impeaching President Trump for the second time, following the storming of the Capitol by insurrectionists.
2022-04-30
Pelosi Meets with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv
Pelosi visited Kyiv to show U.S. support for Ukraine during the Russian invasion, meeting with President Zelenskyy.
2022-10-28
Assault on Nancy Pelosi's Husband
On October 28, 2022, a man broke into the San Francisco home of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and used a hammer to assault her husband, Paul. Paul Pelosi was hospitalized but is expected to recover. The assailant was charged with attempted homicide among other crimes.
2022-11-17
Nancy Pelosi's Announcement to Step Down from House Leadership
On November 17, 2022, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she will not seek a House leadership role in the upcoming 118th Congress but will continue to represent her San Francisco district.
2022-11-29
Pelosi named 'speaker emerita'
On November 29, 2022, the Steering and Policy Committee of the House Democratic Caucus honorarily named Pelosi 'speaker emerita' in the upcoming 118th U.S. Congress.
2023-01-03
Pelosi concludes second speakership
Her second speakership, and her participation in the House Democratic Party leadership, concluded on January 3, 2023, at the end of the 117th Congress.
2024-03-29
Pelosi Announces $8.1 Million to Renovate Buchanan Street Mall Park Blocks
Nancy Pelosi disclosed an allocation of $8.1 million for the renovation of Buchanan Street Mall Park Blocks.
2024-04-01
Pelosi Announces $35 Million for UCSF to Research Treatments for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Nancy Pelosi revealed a funding of $35 million for the University of California, San Francisco to conduct research on treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
2024-04-02
Pelosi Statement on World Central Kitchen Workers Killed in Gaza
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi expressed her condolences for the World Central Kitchen workers who lost their lives in Gaza.
End of the Timeline
Nancy Pelosi

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