Search results
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:30 p.m. Last votes expected: 5:00 p.m. Legislation Considered Pursuant to a...
Nov 30, 2022 · WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Wednesday elected a new generation of leaders to take the mantle from the three octogenarians who have led them for two decades, installing a trio of top leaders ...
The House uses the terms "Republican Leader" or "Democratic Leader" depending on which party holds a minority of seats. The current party leaders are: Majority ( Republican ) Leader Steve Scalise , and Majority (Republican) Whip Tom Emmer , Minority ( Democratic ) Leader Hakeem Jeffries , and Minority (Democratic) Whip Katherine Clark .
The speaker of the United States House of Representatives, commonly known as the speaker of the House, is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives. The office was established in 1789 by Article I, Section II, of the U.S. Constitution. [a] By custom and House rules, the speaker is the political and parliamentary leader ...
4 days ago · Second Assistant Majority Leader Lawrence (D) Sarah K. Peake ... House Ways and Means Chair Boston (D) Bradley H. Jones, Jr. Minority Leader North Reading (R)
May 3, 2022 · The Role of the House Majority Leader: An Overview Congressional Research Service 1 Introduction The majority leader in the contemporary House is second-in-command behind the Speaker of the House.1 Typically, the majority leader functions as the Speaker’s chief lieutenant or “field commander” for day-to-day management of the floor.
Nov 14, 2022 · Currently, Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer serves as the No. 2 House Democrat, in the role of House majority leader, and South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn serves in the role of House majority whip.
