https://ilptest.org/wiki/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Survey_Responses%2FLeadership%2FVermont_House_of_Representatives Survey Responses/Leadership/Vermont House of Representatives - Revision history 2026-07-29T02:17:17Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.45.3 https://ilptest.org/wiki/index.php?title=Survey_Responses/Leadership/Vermont_House_of_Representatives&diff=175&oldid=prev ILPTest: Bot: Automated import of articles 2026-07-22T20:53:09Z <p>Bot: Automated import of articles</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>Survey answers for the &#039;&#039;&#039;Vermont House of Representatives&#039;&#039;&#039; on the topic of &#039;&#039;&#039;Leadership&#039;&#039;&#039; (U004).<br /> <br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A002|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q01|Question=Is Lt. Governor a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A002|Answer=No|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A011|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q06|Question=Is President a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A011|Answer=No|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A019|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q11|Question=Is Speaker a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A019|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A021|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q12|Question=Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Speaker?|Answer_Code=A021|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=Only one Speaker elected; Speaker designates any needed Speaker Pro Tem|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A023|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q13|Question=How is the Speaker selected and by whom?|Answer_Code=A023|Answer=Elected|Answer_Detail=Elected by House by ballot (with one ballot cast, by motion, if uncontested)|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A026|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q14|Question=How long are the terms for the Speaker?|Answer_Code=A026|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Two years|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A027|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q15|Question=What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Speaker?|Answer_Code=A027|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=1. House&#039;s presiding officer 2. Appoint all committees|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A028|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q16|Question=Is Pro Tempore a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A028|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A031|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q17|Question=Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Pro Tempore?|Answer_Code=A031|Answer=No|Answer_Detail=No - but only one is needed at one time, and Speaker designates that Rep.|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A033|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q18|Question=How is the Pro Tempore selected and by whom?|Answer_Code=A033|Answer=Appointed|Answer_Detail=Appointed by Speaker|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A035|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q19|Question=How long are the terms for the Pro Tempore?|Answer_Code=A035|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=At Speaker discretion|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A036|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q20|Question=What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Pro Tempore?|Answer_Code=A036|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Act as House&#039;s presiding officer in the absence of the Speaker|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A037|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q21|Question=Is Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A037|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A039|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q22|Question=Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Leader?|Answer_Code=A039|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=Via House Rule 24, just one|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A041|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q23|Question=How is the Majority Leader selected and by whom?|Answer_Code=A041|Answer=Elected|Answer_Detail=Via House Rule 24, elected by their caucus|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A044|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q24|Question=How long are the terms for the Majority Leader?|Answer_Code=A044|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Two years|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A045|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q25|Question=What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Leader?|Answer_Code=A045|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Represent the interests of the majority party|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A046|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q26|Question=Is Assistant Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A046|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A049|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q27|Question=Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Assistant Majority Leader?|Answer_Code=A049|Answer=No|Answer_Detail=Via House Rule 24, at majority party discretion; usually is one, along with two other assistants|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A050|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q28|Question=How is the Assistant Majority Leader selected and by whom?|Answer_Code=A050|Answer=Elected|Answer_Detail=Via House Rule 24, elected by their caucus|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A053|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q29|Question=How long are the terms for the Assistant Majority Leader?|Answer_Code=A053|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Two years|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A054|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q30|Question=What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Assistant Majority Leader?|Answer_Code=A054|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Assist the Majority Leader in representing the interests of the majority party|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A055|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q31|Question=Is Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A055|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A057|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q32|Question=Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Leader?|Answer_Code=A057|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=Via House Rule 24, only one|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A059|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q33|Question=How is the Minority Leader selected and by whom?|Answer_Code=A059|Answer=Elected|Answer_Detail=Via House Rule 24, elected by their party caucus|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A062|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q34|Question=How long are the terms for the Minority Leader?|Answer_Code=A062|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Two years|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A063|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q35|Question=What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Leader?|Answer_Code=A063|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Represent the interests of the minority party|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A064|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q36|Question=Is Assistant Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A064|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A067|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q37|Question=Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Assistant Minority Leader?|Answer_Code=A067|Answer=No|Answer_Detail=Via House Rule 24, no (but usually just one)|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A068|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q38|Question=How is the Assistant Minority Leader selected and by whom?|Answer_Code=A068|Answer=Elected|Answer_Detail=Via House Rule 24, elected by their party caucus|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A071|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q39|Question=How long are the terms for the Assistant Minority Leader?|Answer_Code=A071|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Two years|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A072|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q40|Question=What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Assistant Minority Leader?|Answer_Code=A072|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Assist the Minority Leader in representing the interests of the minority party|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A073|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q41|Question=Is Majority Whip a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A073|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A076|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q42|Question=Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Whip?|Answer_Code=A076|Answer=No|Answer_Detail=Via House Rule 24, no|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A077|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q43|Question=How is the Majority Whip selected and by whom?|Answer_Code=A077|Answer=Elected|Answer_Detail=Via House Rule 24, elected by their party|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A080|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q44|Question=How long are the terms for the Majority Whip?|Answer_Code=A080|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Two years|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A081|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q45|Question=What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Whip?|Answer_Code=A081|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Assist the Majority Leader and Assistant Leader|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A082|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q46|Question=Is Minority Whip a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A082|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A085|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q47|Question=Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Whip?|Answer_Code=A085|Answer=No|Answer_Detail=Via House Rule 24, no|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A086|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q48|Question=How is the Minority Whip selected and by whom?|Answer_Code=A086|Answer=Elected|Answer_Detail=Via House Rule 24, elected by their party caucus|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A089|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q49|Question=How long are the terms for the Minority Whip?|Answer_Code=A089|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Two years|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A090|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q50|Question=What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Whip?|Answer_Code=A090|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Assist the Minority Leader and Assistant Leader|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S088-U004-A091|Chamber_ID=S088|State=Vermont|Chamber=House of Representatives|Body=Lower|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q51|Question=List any other positions that weren&#039;t listed.|Answer_Code=A091|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=n/a|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=BetsyAnn Wrask|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}</div> ILPTest