John Boehner is an American politician who served as the 51st Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015. He was a member of the Republican Party and represented Ohio's 8th congressional district. Boehner was known for his role in leading the House during a time of significant political division and budgetary challenges. Born on November 17, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Boehner worked in the family business before entering politics. He was first elected to the House in 1990 and held various leadership positions before becoming Speaker. After stepping down from his role, he retired from Congress in 2015.