Dennis Hastert Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Dennis Hastert, former Republican speaker of the House. Hastert was sentenced to 15 months in prison in a hush money case that revealed he was being accused of sexually abusing young boys while he was a teacher in Illinois.
Personal
Birth place: Aurora, Illinois
Father: Jack Hastert, former restaurant owner
Mother: Naomi (Nussle) Hastert
Children: Ethan and Joshua
Religion: Protestant
Was named Illinois Coach of the Year after leading the Yorkville High School wrestling team to the state championship.
Instituted the so-called “Hastert Rule,” an informal guideline where only legislation supported by “the majority of the majority” party is brought to a vote on the House floor.