majority leader
noun
: a leader of the majority party in a legislative body (such as the U.S. Senate)
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McConnell, the former Republican majority leader, has drawn the ire of some Trump supporters for votes and views that conflict with the president.
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Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
John Thune Elected As Leader Thune was elected by his Republican colleagues in November to be the Senate majority leader, replacing longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The letter was led by Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former House majority leader.
—Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
He was compared to Rosa Parks by House majority leader Steve Scalise at an inauguration luncheon at the Capitol.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 21 Jan. 2025
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Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
John Thune Elected As Leader Thune was elected by his Republican colleagues in November to be the Senate majority leader, replacing longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The letter was led by Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former House majority leader.
—Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
He was compared to Rosa Parks by House majority leader Steve Scalise at an inauguration luncheon at the Capitol.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Majority leader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/majority%20leader. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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