Only a few months ago, Representative Paul D. Ryan, Republican of Wisconsin, was just another member of the House of Representatives, shuffling to the floor for votes with his iPod earphones stuck in his ears, or walking among colleagues in the Longworth House Office building.
But Thursday, in a sort of Beyoncé moment, Mr. Ryan, now the vice presidential nominee of his party, will receive members who wish to see him on a come-and-go-basis in a conference room on the Hill. The House Republican Conference sent out the invitation.
Mr. Ryan is returning to the Capitol to vote on a short-term budget measure, a much-anticipated moment by many of his colleagues who have not seen him since before t he five-week summer recess, which ended this week. Mr. Ryan's selection as the vice-presidential nominee was announced during the break.
Democrats are somewhat less excited, but they have welcomed Mr. Ryan back with a video released by the office of the Democratic leader, Representative Nancy Pelosi of California. The video focuses on his voting record and policy ideas.
Members will be permitted to visit with Mr. Ryan at 4:45 in a room reserved by the House Republican Conference until the vote is called. No staffers, unless chaperoned by a member, are allowed to join.
