How many majority leaders are there

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Third parties rarely have had enough members to elect their own leadership, and independents will generally join one of the larger party organizations to receive committee assignments.

A party caucus or conference is the name given to a meeting of or organization of all party members in the House. During these meetings, party members discuss matters of concern. Elected by the whole of the House of Representatives, the Speaker acts as leader of the House and combines several roles: the institutional role of presiding officer and administrative head of the House, the role of leader of the majority party in the House, and the representative role of an elected member of the House.

Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer Represents Democrats on the House floor. Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn Assists leadership in managing party's legislative program.