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Political Leaders
Daron Allen
A.J. Mackey 7th period
Speaker of the House
NANCY PELOSI
•Highest ranking member of the House.
•The speaker serves two-year terms.
•Typically the head of majority party.
•Outranks the majority leaders. •Oversees bills supported by majority party are passed by house.
•Determines when bills are voted and debated on.
Vice President serving as President of the Senate
Joe Biden
•Cast votes in senate deadlocks.
•Certifies the official vote count of the U.S. Electoral College.
•Acts as top adviser or spokesperson for the President.
•Takes on many delegated duties of the President .
President Pro Tempore
Robert Byrd
•Signs Legislation passed by senate before it is sent to the President.
•Represents the Senate at formal events.
•Highest ranking official in the Senate.
• Georgia Legislature;
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Republican Party Leaders
Mitch McConne
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John Boehner
Senate House
•Develop minority position
•Negotiate with majority party
•Direct minority caucus activity on the floor chamber
•Lead in debate for the minority
Democratic Party Leaders
Harry Reid
Senate
Nancy Pelosi
Steny Hoyer
House
•Lead speaker for majority party on floor debates.
•Develop calendar
•Assist on policy formation and decision.
Party Whips
Roy Blunt James E. Clyburn Republican
Democrat
•Assist the floor leader
•Ensure member attendance
•Count votes
•Communicate the majority position