Bainbridge Island. Leaving from downtown Seattle, the ferry to Bainbridge Island crosses Elliott Bay and Puget Sound in 35 minutes. Parts of the island are rural, but you will arrive in the town of Winslow, which has the feel of a beach town.
The majority leader in the contemporary House is second-in-command behind. the Speaker of the majority party. Typically, the majority leader functions as the. Speakerâs chief lieutenant or âfield commanderâ for day-to-day management of the. floor.
What does the Majority Leader do? (From The Office of the Clerk of the House) The House of Representatives, with its large membership, has chosen majority and minority leaders since the 19th century to expedite legislative business and to keep their parties united. These leaders are elected every two years in secret balloting of the party caucus or conference. The Majority Leader (From the Office of the Clerk of the House) --The role of the majority leader has been defined by history and tradition. This officer is charged with scheduling legislation for floor consideration; planning the daily, weekly, and annual legislative agendas; consulting with Members to gauge party sentiment; and, in general, working to advance the goals of the majority party.