majority leader
noun
: a leader of the majority party in a legislative body (such as the U.S. Senate)
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Rodriguez, the Senate majority leader, did not immediately return a text message seeking comment about the joint letter early this evening.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 5 May 2025
Editors’ Picks An Ancient Key to Happiness The unusually speedy action by the Senate, usually known for its slow-moving deliberation, is a point of pride for Senator John Thune, Republican of South Dakota and the majority leader.
—Robert Jimison, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The impasse prompted Luna to file a procedural motion, known as a discharge petition, that forces bills to the floor — even against the wishes of the majority leaders who control the chamber — if supporters can win the signature of at least 218 lawmakers.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
The former Republican majority leader has angered some of Trump's supporters for votes and views that conflict with the president's.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 5 May 2025
Editors’ Picks An Ancient Key to Happiness The unusually speedy action by the Senate, usually known for its slow-moving deliberation, is a point of pride for Senator John Thune, Republican of South Dakota and the majority leader.
—Robert Jimison, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The impasse prompted Luna to file a procedural motion, known as a discharge petition, that forces bills to the floor — even against the wishes of the majority leaders who control the chamber — if supporters can win the signature of at least 218 lawmakers.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
The former Republican majority leader has angered some of Trump's supporters for votes and views that conflict with the president's.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Majority leader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/majority%20leader. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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