John Boehner is an American politician who served as the 53rd Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015. A Republican from Ohio, he represented the state's 8th congressional district for nearly 25 years. Boehner played a central role in legislative negotiations during his tenure, particularly on budgetary and fiscal issues, and was known for his leadership during a period of heightened political polarization in Congress.