Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has congratulated House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on her reelection as speaker, hailing her track record as a lawmaker and touting her as one of the most effective legislators in American history.
In a statement on Sunday, Biden welcomed news of Pelosi’s reelection, which took place in a narrow 216-209 vote, with two of her Democrat colleagues voting for different candidates and three others voting “present.” Pelosi has led the House Democrats since 2003 and was widely expected to retain her post despite a quiet effort to oust her.
