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Congressional Leadership

This article explores the leadership structure and organization in the US Congress, focusing on the roles of the Speaker of the House, floor leaders, whips, and caucuses. It also discusses the privileges, benefits, and penalties associated with being a member of Congress.

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Congressional Leadership

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  1. Congressional Leadership Chapter 5 Section 2,3

  2. Organization • Leadership in the House • Speaker of the House- the presiding officer of the House of Reps. Selected from the membership. Calls on people to speak during House Discussion. The Speaker is always a leader of the majority party. • John Boehener (R) • Floor Leaders- Spokesperson for a party in Congress; one who directs party decisions and strategy. Majority Leader: Eric Cantor (R) • Minority Leader: Nancy Pelosi (D)

  3. Leadership in the House Cont. • The majority leader is second in charge to the Speaker of the House. • Whip- a senator or representative who works with party leaders to communicate views, solicit support before votes are taken, and keep track of how voting is likely to go. • Minority Whip: Stein Hoyer(D) • Majority Whip: Kevin McCarthy (R)

  4. Leadership in the Senate • President of the Senate: The Vice President of the United States • Only votes in case of a tie. • V.P: Joe Biden • President pro tempore- a member of the U.S. Senate chosen as leader in the absence of the Vice President. Has no real power. • Robert Byrd (D-WV) • Majority Leader is often most powerful member of the Senate and often speaks for the entire Senate. • Majority Leader: Harry Reid (D-NV) • Minority Leader: Mitch McConnell (R-KY)

  5. Caucuses • An informal group of congressmen with the purpose of discussing an issue or advocating a political ideology. • Their goal is to plan legislative strategy, not select candidates. • Made up of both Senators and Representatives. • Examples: • Congressional Black Caucus, Steel Caucus, Rural Caucus, Coastal Caucus, Portuguese Caucus

  6. Privileges, Benefits and Penalties • Salary: $165,200 • Perks: office, large expense account for staff and supplies, generous travel allowance and pension plans. • Franking Privilege: Free postal service • Censure: an official expression of blame or disapproval.

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