Which party selects the Speaker of the House?

The Speaker of the House is selected by the majority party. This is because the Speaker's role is to preside over the House of Representatives and often reflects the interests and policies of the party that holds the majority of seats. The majority party has the numerical advantage, allowing them to nominate their candidate for Speaker, who is then usually elected by a majority vote of the House members present. This ensures that the Speaker has the support needed to lead, manage legislative processes, and facilitate discussions in alignment with the party's goals.

In contrast, the minority party does not have enough votes to elect their candidate as Speaker, and while any party might technically nominate a candidate, it is the majority party's nomination that ultimately prevails in the voting process. The independent party does not play a significant role in the selection since they typically do not hold a substantial number of seats to influence the outcome.