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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 as leader of the House and combines several roles: the institutional role of presiding officer and administrative head of the House, the part of leader of the majority party in the Firm, and the representative role of an elected member of the House. The Speaker of the Business firm is 2nd in line to succeed the President, after the Vice President.

Democratic Leadership

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

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

jeffriesAssistant Speaker
Rep. Katherine Clark
Assists the Majority Leader.

jeffriesDemocratic Caucus Chairman
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Heads organization of all Democratic Party members in the Firm.