Phrases with «majority whip»

The phrase "majority whip" refers to a person in the government (usually in the legislature) whose role is to ensure that members of the majority party (the party with the most members) vote in line with the party's interests and policies. They try to persuade and enforce party discipline to achieve support for important legislations. Full definition

Sentences with «majority whip»

  • As House Majority Whip Steve Scalise continues to recover from the shooting at the Republican baseball practice last week, his campaign team sent its support to the Republican candidate in Georgia's 6th Congressional District race. (rollcall.com)
  • «I'm not for raising the gas tax,» said Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn. (cnbc.com)
  • The campaign also received $ 25,000 from a political account of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R - La.). (latimes.com)
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