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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Unlike in Westminster style legislatures or as with the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader's duties and prominence vary depending upon the style and power of the Speaker of the House. Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate and rarely votes on the floor. In some cases, Majority Leaders have...
Does speaker of the House participate in dbate?
{ "text": [ "Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate" ], "answer_start": [ 199 ] }
5731f388b9d445190005e6de
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Unlike in Westminster style legislatures or as with the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader's duties and prominence vary depending upon the style and power of the Speaker of the House. Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate and rarely votes on the floor. In some cases, Majority Leaders have...
Are snate majority leaders more influential than Speaker of the house??
{ "text": [ "Majority Leaders have been more influential than the Speaker" ], "answer_start": [ 299 ] }
5731f388b9d445190005e6df
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Unlike in Westminster style legislatures or as with the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader's duties and prominence vary depending upon the style and power of the Speaker of the House. Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate and rarely votes on the floor. In some cases, Majority Leaders have...
Who did Newt Gingrich delegate much authority to?
{ "text": [ "Dick Armey" ], "answer_start": [ 479 ] }
5731f388b9d445190005e6e0
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Unlike in Westminster style legislatures or as with the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader's duties and prominence vary depending upon the style and power of the Speaker of the House. Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate and rarely votes on the floor. In some cases, Majority Leaders have...
Who was speaker of the house When Tom Delay was Majority leader?
{ "text": [ "Dennis Hastert" ], "answer_start": [ 415 ] }
5a8480227cf838001a46a89c
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Unlike in Westminster style legislatures or as with the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader's duties and prominence vary depending upon the style and power of the Speaker of the House. Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate and rarely votes on the floor. In some cases, Majority Leaders have...
How much authority did Tom Delay delegate to Dick Armey?
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5a8480227cf838001a46a89d
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Unlike in Westminster style legislatures or as with the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader's duties and prominence vary depending upon the style and power of the Speaker of the House. Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate and rarely votes on the floor. In some cases, Majority Leaders have...
What did Tom Delay give Dick Armey the authority over on the House floor?
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5a8480227cf838001a46a89e
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Unlike in Westminster style legislatures or as with the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader's duties and prominence vary depending upon the style and power of the Speaker of the House. Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate and rarely votes on the floor. In some cases, Majority Leaders have...
What does the Senate Majority Leader not do typically?
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5a8480227cf838001a46a89f
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Unlike in Westminster style legislatures or as with the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader's duties and prominence vary depending upon the style and power of the Speaker of the House. Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate and rarely votes on the floor. In some cases, Majority Leaders have...
Who was Dennis Hastert more prominent than?
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5a8480227cf838001a46a8a0
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Unlike in Westminster style legislatures or as with the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader's duties and prominence vary depending upon the style and power of the Speaker of the House. Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate and rarely votes on the floor. In some cases, Majority Leaders have...
What are the Majority Leader's duties in Westminster?
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5732003be99e3014001e6432
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the counterpart to the Majority Leader. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for Speaker of the House during the convening of the Congress. If the Mi...
Who takes over as Speaker if the minority party gains control of the house?
{ "text": [ "Minority Leader is usually the party's top choice for Speaker" ], "answer_start": [ 432 ] }
5732003be99e3014001e6433
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the counterpart to the Majority Leader. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for Speaker of the House during the convening of the Congress. If the Mi...
What meetings do Minority and Majority leaders usually meet to discuss?
{ "text": [ "agreements on controversial issues" ], "answer_start": [ 675 ] }
5732003be99e3014001e6434
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the counterpart to the Majority Leader. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for Speaker of the House during the convening of the Congress. If the Mi...
Who is he current Minority leader?
{ "text": [ "Nancy Pelosi" ], "answer_start": [ 28 ] }
5732003be99e3014001e6435
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the counterpart to the Majority Leader. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for Speaker of the House during the convening of the Congress. If the Mi...
If minority party takes control of congress, who is usually in link to become majority leader?
{ "text": [ "Minority Leader" ], "answer_start": [ 432 ] }
5a84828a7cf838001a46a8b8
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the counterpart to the Majority Leader. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for Speaker of the House during the convening of the Congress. If the Mi...
Who is the current Majority Leader?
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5a84828a7cf838001a46a8b9
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the counterpart to the Majority Leader. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for Speaker of the House during the convening of the Congress. If the Mi...
Who is the Majority Leader leader of in the House?
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5a84828a7cf838001a46a8ba
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the counterpart to the Majority Leader. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for Speaker of the House during the convening of the Congress. If the Mi...
Who does the Minority Whip usually meet with?
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5a84828a7cf838001a46a8bb
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the counterpart to the Majority Leader. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for Speaker of the House during the convening of the Congress. If the Mi...
What does the Minority Whip meet with the Majority Leader and Speaker to discuss?
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5a84828a7cf838001a46a8bc
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the counterpart to the Majority Leader. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for Speaker of the House during the convening of the Congress. If the Mi...
When is the Minority Whip on the ballot?
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5732013eb9d445190005e709
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Like the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had served as minority whip in the 107th Congress. When her predecessor,...
Are minority leaders usually experienced?
{ "text": [ "Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
5732013eb9d445190005e70a
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Like the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had served as minority whip in the 107th Congress. When her predecessor,...
In what congress did Nancy Pelosi bdcome minority leader?
{ "text": [ "108th Congress" ], "answer_start": [ 184 ] }
5732013eb9d445190005e70b
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Like the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had served as minority whip in the 107th Congress. When her predecessor,...
How long had Richard Gephart served in house prior to being elected to minority leader?
{ "text": [ "20 years" ], "answer_start": [ 424 ] }
5732013eb9d445190005e70c
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Like the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had served as minority whip in the 107th Congress. When her predecessor,...
When was Robert Michel elected minority leader?
{ "text": [ "1981" ], "answer_start": [ 771 ] }
5732013eb9d445190005e70d
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Like the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had served as minority whip in the 107th Congress. When her predecessor,...
John Rhodes served as minority leader beginning in what year?
{ "text": [ "1973" ], "answer_start": [ 902 ] }
5a8483e27cf838001a46a8c2
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Like the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had served as minority whip in the 107th Congress. When her predecessor,...
How long had Nancy Pelosi served as chairman of the Democratic Caucus?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Like the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had served as minority whip in the 107th Congress. When her predecessor,...
What office did Nanci Pelosi run for in 1988?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Like the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had served as minority whip in the 107th Congress. When her predecessor,...
How long had Pelosi served as majority leader?
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5a8483e27cf838001a46a8c5
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Like the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had served as minority whip in the 107th Congress. When her predecessor,...
What position did Robert Michel have in the 104th Congress?
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5a8483e27cf838001a46a8c6
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Like the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had served as minority whip in the 107th Congress. When her predecessor,...
In what year did Richard Gephardt become GOP leader?
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57320884b9d445190005e74b
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Starting with Republican Nicholas Longworth in 1925, and continued through the Democrats' control of the House from 1931 to 1995, save for Republican majorities in 1947–49 and 1953–55, all majority leaders have directly ascended to the Speakership brought upon by the retirement of the incumbent. The only exceptions dur...
What republican majority leader died in a plane crash?
{ "text": [ "Hale Boggs" ], "answer_start": [ 434 ] }
57320884b9d445190005e74c
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Starting with Republican Nicholas Longworth in 1925, and continued through the Democrats' control of the House from 1931 to 1995, save for Republican majorities in 1947–49 and 1953–55, all majority leaders have directly ascended to the Speakership brought upon by the retirement of the incumbent. The only exceptions dur...
Since 1995 who is the only majority leader to become speaker?
{ "text": [ "John Boehner" ], "answer_start": [ 670 ] }
57320884b9d445190005e74d
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Starting with Republican Nicholas Longworth in 1925, and continued through the Democrats' control of the House from 1931 to 1995, save for Republican majorities in 1947–49 and 1953–55, all majority leaders have directly ascended to the Speakership brought upon by the retirement of the incumbent. The only exceptions dur...
Who succeeded Newt Gingrich as Speaker?
{ "text": [ "Dennis Hastert" ], "answer_start": [ 1111 ] }
57320884b9d445190005e74e
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Starting with Republican Nicholas Longworth in 1925, and continued through the Democrats' control of the House from 1931 to 1995, save for Republican majorities in 1947–49 and 1953–55, all majority leaders have directly ascended to the Speakership brought upon by the retirement of the incumbent. The only exceptions dur...
Between majority leader and speaker what roles did Boehner have?
{ "text": [ "Republican House leader and Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011" ], "answer_start": [ 786 ] }
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Starting with Republican Nicholas Longworth in 1925, and continued through the Democrats' control of the House from 1931 to 1995, save for Republican majorities in 1947–49 and 1953–55, all majority leaders have directly ascended to the Speakership brought upon by the retirement of the incumbent. The only exceptions dur...
How did Newt Gingrich die in 2006?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Starting with Republican Nicholas Longworth in 1925, and continued through the Democrats' control of the House from 1931 to 1995, save for Republican majorities in 1947–49 and 1953–55, all majority leaders have directly ascended to the Speakership brought upon by the retirement of the incumbent. The only exceptions dur...
From 1931-1995 what did the Republicans control?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Starting with Republican Nicholas Longworth in 1925, and continued through the Democrats' control of the House from 1931 to 1995, save for Republican majorities in 1947–49 and 1953–55, all majority leaders have directly ascended to the Speakership brought upon by the retirement of the incumbent. The only exceptions dur...
From 1959-1965 what did John Boehner become?
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5a8485907cf838001a46a8cf
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Starting with Republican Nicholas Longworth in 1925, and continued through the Democrats' control of the House from 1931 to 1995, save for Republican majorities in 1947–49 and 1953–55, all majority leaders have directly ascended to the Speakership brought upon by the retirement of the incumbent. The only exceptions dur...
Since 2007 who was the only Majority Whip to become Speaker?
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5a8485907cf838001a46a8d0
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Starting with Republican Nicholas Longworth in 1925, and continued through the Democrats' control of the House from 1931 to 1995, save for Republican majorities in 1947–49 and 1953–55, all majority leaders have directly ascended to the Speakership brought upon by the retirement of the incumbent. The only exceptions dur...
What did Dick Armey serve as from 2007-2011?
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573209d50fdd8d15006c66f7
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Traditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command. For instance, when the Republicans gained the majority in the House after the 2010 elections, Eric Cantor succeeded Boehner as Majority Leader. Despite this, Cantor and his successor, ...
Who is the leader of the majority leader in House?
{ "text": [ "Speaker" ], "answer_start": [ 19 ] }
573209d50fdd8d15006c66f8
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Traditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command. For instance, when the Republicans gained the majority in the House after the 2010 elections, Eric Cantor succeeded Boehner as Majority Leader. Despite this, Cantor and his successor, ...
What is the title of seconde in command for majority party in congress?
{ "text": [ "Majority Leader" ], "answer_start": [ 98 ] }
573209d50fdd8d15006c66f9
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Traditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command. For instance, when the Republicans gained the majority in the House after the 2010 elections, Eric Cantor succeeded Boehner as Majority Leader. Despite this, Cantor and his successor, ...
Who overshadowed House Speaker Dennis Hastert?
{ "text": [ "Majority Leader Tom DeLay" ], "answer_start": [ 566 ] }
573209d50fdd8d15006c66fa
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Traditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command. For instance, when the Republicans gained the majority in the House after the 2010 elections, Eric Cantor succeeded Boehner as Majority Leader. Despite this, Cantor and his successor, ...
Who is the leader of the minority party in the House?
{ "text": [ "Minority Leader" ], "answer_start": [ 674 ] }
5a8487e87cf838001a46a8d6
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Traditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command. For instance, when the Republicans gained the majority in the House after the 2010 elections, Eric Cantor succeeded Boehner as Majority Leader. Despite this, Cantor and his successor, ...
What did Tom Delay succeed Boehner as in 2010?
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5a8487e87cf838001a46a8d7
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Traditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command. For instance, when the Republicans gained the majority in the House after the 2010 elections, Eric Cantor succeeded Boehner as Majority Leader. Despite this, Cantor and his successor, ...
When did the Democrats gain a majority in the house?
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5a8487e87cf838001a46a8d8
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Traditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command. For instance, when the Republicans gained the majority in the House after the 2010 elections, Eric Cantor succeeded Boehner as Majority Leader. Despite this, Cantor and his successor, ...
After the 2010 elections, what were Tom DeLay and Dennis Hastert considered?
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5a8487e87cf838001a46a8d9
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Traditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command. For instance, when the Republicans gained the majority in the House after the 2010 elections, Eric Cantor succeeded Boehner as Majority Leader. Despite this, Cantor and his successor, ...
Why were DeLay and Hastert considered second-ranking in the House in 2010?
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5a8487e87cf838001a46a8da
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Traditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command. For instance, when the Republicans gained the majority in the House after the 2010 elections, Eric Cantor succeeded Boehner as Majority Leader. Despite this, Cantor and his successor, ...
When did the Minority Leader overshadow Boehner?
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
57320ad7e99e3014001e6468
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
When the Majority Leader's party loses control of the House, and if the Speaker and Majority Leader both remain in the leadership hierarchy, convention suggests that they would become the Minority Leader and Minority Whip, respectively. As the minority party has one less leadership position after losing the speaker's c...
Does the minority or majority party have more leadership positions in House?
{ "text": [ "minority party has one less leadership position" ], "answer_start": [ 244 ] }
57320ad7e99e3014001e6469
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
When the Majority Leader's party loses control of the House, and if the Speaker and Majority Leader both remain in the leadership hierarchy, convention suggests that they would become the Minority Leader and Minority Whip, respectively. As the minority party has one less leadership position after losing the speaker's c...
What role did Pelosi win in 112th Congress?
{ "text": [ "Minority Leader" ], "answer_start": [ 640 ] }
57320ad7e99e3014001e646a
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
When the Majority Leader's party loses control of the House, and if the Speaker and Majority Leader both remain in the leadership hierarchy, convention suggests that they would become the Minority Leader and Minority Whip, respectively. As the minority party has one less leadership position after losing the speaker's c...
What party lost control of House in 2010 elections?
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5a848a837cf838001a46a8f4
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
When the Majority Leader's party loses control of the House, and if the Speaker and Majority Leader both remain in the leadership hierarchy, convention suggests that they would become the Minority Leader and Minority Whip, respectively. As the minority party has one less leadership position after losing the speaker's c...
What did the Minority Whip successfully run for in the 112th Congress?
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5a848a837cf838001a46a8f5
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
When the Majority Leader's party loses control of the House, and if the Speaker and Majority Leader both remain in the leadership hierarchy, convention suggests that they would become the Minority Leader and Minority Whip, respectively. As the minority party has one less leadership position after losing the speaker's c...
How many leadership positions does the Speaker have when losing the Minority Whip's chair?
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5a848a837cf838001a46a8f6
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
When the Majority Leader's party loses control of the House, and if the Speaker and Majority Leader both remain in the leadership hierarchy, convention suggests that they would become the Minority Leader and Minority Whip, respectively. As the minority party has one less leadership position after losing the speaker's c...
In what year did the Republicans lose control of the House?
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5a848a837cf838001a46a8f7
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
When the Majority Leader's party loses control of the House, and if the Speaker and Majority Leader both remain in the leadership hierarchy, convention suggests that they would become the Minority Leader and Minority Whip, respectively. As the minority party has one less leadership position after losing the speaker's c...
Why was Pelosi seeking the Minority Whip position?
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5a848a837cf838001a46a8f8
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
When the Majority Leader's party loses control of the House, and if the Speaker and Majority Leader both remain in the leadership hierarchy, convention suggests that they would become the Minority Leader and Minority Whip, respectively. As the minority party has one less leadership position after losing the speaker's c...
When the Speaker has one less leadership position after losing the Minority Whips' chair what happens for the remaining positions?
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57320bb80fdd8d15006c6713
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
From an institutional perspective, the rules of the House assign a number of specific responsibilities to the minority leader. For example, Rule XII, clause 6, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with instructions; Rule II, clause 6, states the Inspector General shall be ...
What rule gives minority leader right to offer motion to recommit with instructions?
{ "text": [ "Rule XII, clause 6" ], "answer_start": [ 140 ] }
57320bb80fdd8d15006c6714
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
From an institutional perspective, the rules of the House assign a number of specific responsibilities to the minority leader. For example, Rule XII, clause 6, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with instructions; Rule II, clause 6, states the Inspector General shall be ...
Who may place legislation on a corrections calendar?
{ "text": [ "minority leader" ], "answer_start": [ 486 ] }
57320bb80fdd8d15006c6715
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
From an institutional perspective, the rules of the House assign a number of specific responsibilities to the minority leader. For example, Rule XII, clause 6, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with instructions; Rule II, clause 6, states the Inspector General shall be ...
Minority leader may appoint individuals to what government roles?
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5a848ca67cf838001a46a908
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
From an institutional perspective, the rules of the House assign a number of specific responsibilities to the minority leader. For example, Rule XII, clause 6, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with instructions; Rule II, clause 6, states the Inspector General shall be ...
What other institutional duties does the Inspector General have?
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5a848ca67cf838001a46a909
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
From an institutional perspective, the rules of the House assign a number of specific responsibilities to the minority leader. For example, Rule XII, clause 6, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with instructions; Rule II, clause 6, states the Inspector General shall be ...
What does Rule XII, clause 6 grant the Inspector General?
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5a848ca67cf838001a46a90a
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
From an institutional perspective, the rules of the House assign a number of specific responsibilities to the minority leader. For example, Rule XII, clause 6, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with instructions; Rule II, clause 6, states the Inspector General shall be ...
Who are able to appoint individuals to the House according to Rule II, clause 6?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
From an institutional perspective, the rules of the House assign a number of specific responsibilities to the minority leader. For example, Rule XII, clause 6, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with instructions; Rule II, clause 6, states the Inspector General shall be ...
Who does the Inspector General have to consult with according to Rule XV, clause 6?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
From an institutional perspective, the rules of the House assign a number of specific responsibilities to the minority leader. For example, Rule XII, clause 6, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with instructions; Rule II, clause 6, states the Inspector General shall be ...
What can the Inspector General do after consulting with the minority leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined. To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom. A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provided this "job description": "He is spokesman for his party and enuncia...
Are minority leadership roles specified closely?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined. To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom. A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provided this "job description": "He is spokesman for his party and enuncia...
What congressman largely specified the job description of minority leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined. To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom. A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provided this "job description": "He is spokesman for his party and enuncia...
What despcription was assigned to minority leader in part?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined. To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom. A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provided this "job description": "He is spokesman for his party and enuncia...
What defines a large part of minority leader role?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined. To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom. A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provided this "job description": "He is spokesman for his party and enuncia...
How defined are the roles of majority leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined. To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom. A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provided this "job description": "He is spokesman for his party and enuncia...
What is used to define what the function of majority leader is?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined. To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom. A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provided this "job description": "He is spokesman for his party and enuncia...
What kind of tactics were usually used by the majority leader from 1931-1939?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined. To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom. A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provided this "job description": "He is spokesman for his party and enuncia...
What are some of the duties of a majority leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined. To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom. A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provided this "job description": "He is spokesman for his party and enuncia...
What is majority leader supposed to defend for the majority?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
To a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by before anything like the modern two-party congressional system emerged ...
When was the minority leader position created?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
To a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by before anything like the modern two-party congressional system emerged ...
Why was minority leader position created?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
To a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by before anything like the modern two-party congressional system emerged ...
Who is sometimes considered the first funcioning "Minority Leader?"
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
To a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by before anything like the modern two-party congressional system emerged ...
Who was Treasury Secretary at time of first congress?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
To a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by before anything like the modern two-party congressional system emerged ...
From what time do scholars like to study the affairs of congress?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
To a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by before anything like the modern two-party congressional system emerged ...
What state was Alexander Hamilton originally from?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
To a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by before anything like the modern two-party congressional system emerged ...
What system was created by Alexander Hamilton?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
To a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by before anything like the modern two-party congressional system emerged ...
How long did Alexander Hamilton serve as Treasury Secretary?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
To a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by before anything like the modern two-party congressional system emerged ...
What did Alexander Hamilton function as to oppose James Madison?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
During this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader. In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13 "to represent a party comprising a distinct minority" and "to coord...
In the early days who represented party leadership?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
During this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader. In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13 "to represent a party comprising a distinct minority" and "to coord...
In early 19th century, what were 2 common parties?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
During this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader. In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13 "to represent a party comprising a distinct minority" and "to coord...
What would be the purpose of organizing non majority members of the house?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
During this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader. In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13 "to represent a party comprising a distinct minority" and "to coord...
What did the Democratic-Republicans have in 1828?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
During this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader. In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13 "to represent a party comprising a distinct minority" and "to coord...
How many members of congress were there in 1828?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
During this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader. In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13 "to represent a party comprising a distinct minority" and "to coord...
Who offered their view on lack of Democrat-Republican leadership in 1813?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
During this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader. In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13 "to represent a party comprising a distinct minority" and "to coord...
In what year did Capitol Hill get its name?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
During this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader. In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13 "to represent a party comprising a distinct minority" and "to coord...
What did the Democratic-Republicans need in 1828?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Internal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader. For instance, "seven of the fourteen speakership elections from 1834 through 1859 had at least twenty different candidates in the field. Thirty-six competed in 1839, ninety-seven in 1849...
What made identifying House leadership difficult?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Internal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader. For instance, "seven of the fourteen speakership elections from 1834 through 1859 had at least twenty different candidates in the field. Thirty-six competed in 1839, ninety-seven in 1849...
How many candidates was typical in early fields for speaker?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Internal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader. For instance, "seven of the fourteen speakership elections from 1834 through 1859 had at least twenty different candidates in the field. Thirty-six competed in 1839, ninety-seven in 1849...
From 1861 to 1875 how many times was Dmocratic minority speaker not nominated?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Internal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader. For instance, "seven of the fourteen speakership elections from 1834 through 1859 had at least twenty different candidates in the field. Thirty-six competed in 1839, ninety-seven in 1849...
What atmosphere was most prevalent in congress from 1834 through 1859?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Internal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader. For instance, "seven of the fourteen speakership elections from 1834 through 1859 had at least twenty different candidates in the field. Thirty-six competed in 1839, ninety-seven in 1849...
What did the Democratic minority make more difficult in 1834?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Internal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader. For instance, "seven of the fourteen speakership elections from 1834 through 1859 had at least twenty different candidates in the field. Thirty-six competed in 1839, ninety-seven in 1849...
What did Democrats assume the role of in 1855?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Internal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader. For instance, "seven of the fourteen speakership elections from 1834 through 1859 had at least twenty different candidates in the field. Thirty-six competed in 1839, ninety-seven in 1849...
What were Democrats not automatically looked to for in 1834?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Internal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader. For instance, "seven of the fourteen speakership elections from 1834 through 1859 had at least twenty different candidates in the field. Thirty-six competed in 1839, ninety-seven in 1849...
How many candidates were there from 1861-1875 for speaker?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In the judgment of political scientist Randall Ripley, since 1883 "the candidate for Speaker nominated by the minority party has clearly been the Minority Leader." However, this assertion is subject to dispute. On December 3, 1883, the House elected Democrat John G. Carlisle of Kentucky as Speaker. Republicans placed i...
Who's contention is it that the minority party candidate is clearly Minority Leader since 1883?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In the judgment of political scientist Randall Ripley, since 1883 "the candidate for Speaker nominated by the minority party has clearly been the Minority Leader." However, this assertion is subject to dispute. On December 3, 1883, the House elected Democrat John G. Carlisle of Kentucky as Speaker. Republicans placed i...
Why was Keifer discredited/empty leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In the judgment of political scientist Randall Ripley, since 1883 "the candidate for Speaker nominated by the minority party has clearly been the Minority Leader." However, this assertion is subject to dispute. On December 3, 1883, the House elected Democrat John G. Carlisle of Kentucky as Speaker. Republicans placed i...
Although Keifer held minority leader role, who was actual gloof leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In the judgment of political scientist Randall Ripley, since 1883 "the candidate for Speaker nominated by the minority party has clearly been the Minority Leader." However, this assertion is subject to dispute. On December 3, 1883, the House elected Democrat John G. Carlisle of Kentucky as Speaker. Republicans placed i...
Why was Randall Ripley discredited as Speaker in 1883?
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