congressional leader
Capitol Hill boss
A congressional leader is a member of the U.S.
Congress who holds a position of authority within their chamber or party.
The term encompasses figures like the Speaker of the House, majority and minority leaders, and party whips.
Congressional leaders set legislative agendas, coordinate votes, and serve as spokespersons: Congressional leaders from both parties met to discuss the spending bill.
- Speaker of the HouseLower chamber's presiding officer
- voteFormal choice expression
- roll call voteVoting by individual announcement
- agenda settingControlling public discourse priorities
- bicameralismLegislature with two houses
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