Talk:Joseph W. Martin

In 1953, Rayburn, newly minted as Dean, had to administer the oath to Martin, who was replacing him as Speaker. Must have pissed him off something fierce.

From 1955 on, Rayburn was both Dean and Speaker. I wonder what happens there--does the next-most senior Congressman administer the oath, or does the Dean/Speaker put on a one-man show? Turtle Fan 12:25, July 6, 2010 (UTC)