Morphea is a skin condition known as a scleroderma, meaning hard skin.. The skin becomes thick and hard because it contains too much collagen and other proteins. There are two types of scleroderma, a systemic type and a localized type.
When in the minority, the Whip is the second highest position behind the Minority Leader. Of the 25 members who have served as Democratic Whip, five later became House Speaker, eight became Democratic Leader, and two moved over to the Senate.
During votes, the house majority whip is responsible for encouraging participation. This means ensuring party members attend important votes, as well as attempting to ensure they support the party's position. The two individuals in Congress outranking the whip are the majority leader and the speaker. How each party votes in the majority whip remains secretive. This takes place at the same time as choosing the party leader. They then have the chance to select their own deputies. In addition to a majority whip, there is a minority version to represent the minority party. Their role is the same as the majority whip's, except they represent the minority party's interests. This position has existed in Congress since 1897, and it is implemented in other areas of the world too.