Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is kissed by House Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-OH) in Washington

House Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-OH) (R) hugs Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) after she gave him the gavel prior to him being sworn-in, in the House Chambers of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on January 5, 2011. Boehner was elected Speaker of the House after the Republicans gained the majority for the 112th Congress. UPI/Kevin DIetsch