Majority Leadership

The Speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives, elected by all members of the House when it convenes for a regular legislative session. The Speaker appoints the members and chairpersons of all committees, directs the legislative procedures, oversees administration of the body and presides over daily House sessions.

Speaker Pro Tempore Speaker 'for a time'. A representative elected by all members of the House to serve as the temporary Speaker in the absence of the Speaker of the House.

The Majority Floor Leader is elected by all members of the House and is responsible for the development and implementation of the agenda for the party in the majority.

The Assistant Majority Floor Leader is elected by all members of the House and assists the Majority Floor Leader in developing and implementing the agenda for the party in the majority.

The Majority Whip is elected by all members of the House and is responsible for monitoring legislation and securing votes for legislation on the floor. The term Whip originated in the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is derived from the 'whipper-in' at a fox hunt.

The Assistant Majority Whip is elected by all members of the House and is responsible for monitoring legislation and securing votes for legislation on the floor. The term Whip originated in the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is derived from the 'whipper-in' at a fox hunt.