In 2007, Democratic congresswoman Nancy Pelosi became Speaker, the highest position in the and second after the vice president in the line of succession.

In the House of Representatives.

Explanation:

The Speaker of the House is the second in the line of presidential succession after the Vice President under the Presidential Succesion Act of 1947. He or she is the highest ranking member of the House as established by the Constitution. The Speaker is usually chosen by the majority party that dominates the chamber.

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