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1. www.senate.gov › senators › leadershipU.S. Senate: Leadership & Officers

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   Murray, Patty. (D-WA) Political Party Leaders. About Leadership Positions. Democratic Leadership. Democratic Leader Chairman of the Conference. Schumer, Charles E. (D-NY) Majority Whip. Durbin, Richard J. (D-IL) Chair of Policy & Communications Committee. Stabenow, Debbie. (D-MI) Vice Chair of Conference. Warren, Elizabeth. (D-MA)

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2. www.senate.gov › party-whipsAbout Parties and Leadership | Party Whips - U.S. Senate

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   Learn about the origin, evolution and functions of the party whips in the Senate, who are elected by both party conferences to count heads and round up votes. See the list of past and current whips from both parties and their terms of service.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Party_leaders_of_theParty leaders of the United States Senate - Wikipedia

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   The assistant majority leader and assistant minority leader of the United States Senate, commonly called whips, are the second-ranking members of each party's leadership. The main function of the majority and minority whips is to gather votes of their respective parties on major issues.

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5. www.nprillinois.org › government-politics › 2022-12Durbin elected again as Senate Majority Whip | NPR Illinois

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   Dec 9, 2022 · Senator Dick Durbin will serve as the number two Democrat in the U.S. Senate for the next congress, a position he’s held since 2005. He will also chair the Senate Judiciary Committee and represent Illinois in the Senate.

6. www.cnn.com › politics › live-newsSenate majority whip says he's unsure if all 50 Democrats ...

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   Oct 29, 2021 · Senate majority whip says he's unsure if all 50 Democrats will get behind Biden's framework. Democrats race to reach budget deal. By Adrienne Vogt, Aditi Sangal, Melissa Macaya, Meg Wagner...

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8. www.judiciary.senate.gov › press › demSenate Judiciary Committee Announces Acc... | United States ...

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   Dec 30, 2022 · Majority Press. Published: 12.30.2022. Senate Judiciary Committee Announces Accomplishments Under Chair Durbin During the 117th Congress. WASHINGTON – On February 2, 2021, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) took a new title: Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

9. www.c-span.org › videoU.S. Senate: Majority Whip Durbin on $95B Foreign Aid Package ...

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   Apr 23, 2024 · The Senate returns to work on a foreign aid package, which the House passed over the weekend. The $95 billion measure includes money for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Majority Whip Dick Durbin...

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    What is a whip in the Senate?

    • Both party conferences in the Senate elect whips. The term "whip" comes from a fox-hunting expression—"whipper-in"—referring to the member of the hunting team responsible for keeping the dogs from straying from the team during a chase.

    About Parties and Leadership | Party Whips - U.S. Senate

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    What is the main function of the majority and Minority Whips?

    • The main function of the majority and minority whips is to gather votes of their respective parties on major issues. As the second-ranking members of Senate leadership, if there is no floor leader present, the whip may become acting floor leader.

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    When did Republicans revert to the whip position?

    • When the Republicans brought back the whip position in 1944, they did away with the separate position of assistant floor leader. In 1970 Republicans began referring to their whips as assistant leaders, but in 2003 they again reverted to the whip title.

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    Who was the first whip in the United States?

    • Established early in the 20th century, the whip position has undergone changes within both party conferences. Democrat James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois became the first party whip when he was elected to the position in 1913. Two years later the Republicans elected James W. Wadsworth to serve as both party secretary and whip.

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