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1 : the congressional member next to the chairman in order of seniority
2 : the senior in rank or service who becomes chairman of a committee or court-martial

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“Ranking member.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ranking%20member. Accessed 20 Jan. 2021.

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