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.
The primary functions of a majority leader usually relate to floor duties. The majority leader: 1  Is the lead speaker for the majority party during floor debates. 2  Develops the calendar.  Assists the president or speaker with program development, policy formation and policy decisions.