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Understanding the Role of the Speaker of the House and Congressional Leadership

The Speaker of the House, a constitutionally mandated position, plays a vital role in congressional leadership. As the presiding officer, they recognize speakers, interpret rules, and refer bills to committees. The Speaker also determines vote outcomes and has significant influence over the legislative process. Leadership roles in Congress also include Majority and Minority Leaders and Whips, who advocate for their party's policies, unify members, and manage legislative priorities. Key figures include John Boehner, Nancy Pelosi, and Eric Cantor, who have shaped party dynamics in the House and Senate.

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Understanding the Role of the Speaker of the House and Congressional Leadership

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  1. Medal of Honor Winner Congress Leadership

  2. Speaker of the House • Constitutionally Created • Presiding Officer • Member of the majority party

  3. Duties of the Speaker • Recognizes Speakers • Interprets and applies rules • Refers bill to standing committee • Rules on points of order • Puts questions to a vote • Determines vote outcome • Votes on issues

  4. Speaker of the House John Boehner (OH)

  5. House of Rep. Speaker Majority Leader Majority Whip Minority Leader Minority Whip House of Representatives

  6. Majority/Minority Leader • Represent the party on the Floor • Serve as spokespersons • Advocate their parties' policies and viewpoints • Unite the party • Block opponents legislation

  7. Majority Leader Eric Cantor (VA)

  8. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA) – House Mitch McConnell (KY) - Senate

  9. Senate Vice-President President Pro Tempore Majority Leader Majority Whip Minority Leader Minority Whip Senate Leadership

  10. President of the Senate Joe Biden (CT)

  11. President Pro Tempore Tem Darrell Steinberg (D) CA

  12. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV)

  13. Whip System • Assist Party Leader • Help party leader get bills passed • Keep party members informed • Make sure all party members are present for votes on important measures

  14. House Whips Steny Hoyer (MD)- D Kevin McCarthy (CA)- R

  15. Senate Whips John Cornyn (TX)- R Richard Durbin (IL) - D

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