1. Congressional Leadership

2. House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-OH)
Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA)
Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD)
Speaker of the House - $223,500 Majority Leader - $193,400 Minority Leader - $193,400
Congressional Member- 174,000

3. Speaker -Highest-ranking member of the House.
-Doesn’t have to be an elected member.
-Traditionally from majority party, not required.
-2 year term
-Presides over special joint sessions
-Can preside over House sessions, but usually doesn’t.
-Sets the house legislative calendar
-Decides which bills will be debated and voted on.
-After Vice-President in Succession

4. Majority Leader
Is the lead speaker for the majority party during floor debates
Develops the calendar
Assists the president or speaker with program development, policy formation and policy decisions.

5. Majority Whip Assist the floor leader Ensure member attendance
Count votes
Generally communicate the majority position

6. Minority Leader Developing the minority position
Negotiating with the majority party
Directing minority caucus activities on the chamber floor
Leading debate for the minority

7. Minority Whip Assist the minority leader on the floor Count votes
Ensure attendance of minority party members

8. Senate Leadership President Pro Tempore Dan Inouye (D-HI)
Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV)
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-AZ)
Majority Party Leader - $193,400 Minority Party Leader - $193,400
Congressional Member-$174,000

9. President of the Senate
Preside over the daily sessions of the Senate
Preserve order in the chamber
State congressional motions
Rule on congressional questions
Appoint committee chairs and members
Refer bills to committee
Sign legislation, writs and warrants
Act as the official spokesperson for the Senate

10. President Pro Tem of the Senate
Preside over the Senate in the president's absence
Exercise the powers and duties of the president in his or her absence
Assume other duties as assigned by the president