The bulk political party members and the minority political party members meet separately to select their leaders. Third parties rarely have had plenty members to elect their own leadership, and independents will generally join i of the larger party organizations to receive committee assignments. A political party conclave or briefing is the name given to a meeting of or organization of all party members in the House. During these meetings, party members hash out matters of concern.

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Speaker of the Firm

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Rep. Nancy Pelosi

Elected by the whole of the House of Representatives, the Speaker acts every bit leader of the Firm and combines several roles: the institutional part of presiding officer and administrative head of the House, the function of leader of the majority party in the House, and the representative role of an elected fellow member of the Firm. The Speaker of the House is second in line to succeed the President, after the Vice President.

Democratic Leadership

hoyerMajority Leader
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Represents Democrats on the Firm flooring.

clyburnBulk Whip
Rep. James Clyburn
Assists leadership in managing party'south legislative program.

jeffriesAssistant Speaker
Rep. Katherine Clark
Assists the Majority Leader.

jeffriesDemocratic Caucus Chairman
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Heads organisation of all Democratic Political party members in the House.