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Congressional Leadership AP Government Spring 2015

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan Republican from Wisconsin. Presides over the House and recognizes / ignores members who wish to speak. Votes in the case of a tie. Major role in committee assignments. Schedules bills for action. Determines which bills are assigned to what committees.

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy Republican from California Spokesperson for the party and keeps the party together.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise Republican from Louisiana. Assists the leader and keeps the party members in line with the party’s position.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Democrat from California Spokesperson for the party and keeps the party together.

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer Democrat from Maryland. Assist the leader and keeps the party members in line with the party’s position.

Senate President Pro Temp Orrin Hatch Republican from Utah Presides over the Senate when the Vice President is not available.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Republican from Kentucky Spokesperson for the party and keeps the party together.

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn Republican from Texas. Assists the leader and keeps the party members in line with the party’s position.

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid Democrat from Nevada. Spokesperson for the party and keeps the party together.

Senate Minority Whip Richard Durbin Democrat from Illinois. Assists the leader and keeps the party members in line with the party’s position.

Article & Chart Reading In May of 2001, Jeffords left the Republican party and declared himself an independent. (http://articles.latimes.com/2001/may/24/news/mn-2050) What were the ramifications of his decision? Should there be any penalties imposed upon him? Go to: http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/113/ Click on explore senate Click on explore house What does this tell you about the Whips in Congress?