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The party caucus is a closed meeting of the members of each party in each house

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in recent years the republicans have called their caucus in each house the party conference, and the democrats now use this term in Senate, too

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they deal mostly with matters related to party organizations, such as selection of the party's floor leader and questions of the committee membership.

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Tim Huelskamp is the current head of the part caucus. He became chair in February 2015.

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members of the house and senate picked by their parties to carry out party decisions and steer legislative action to meet party goals.

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they do not hold official positions in either chamber. the floor leaders are legislative strategists.

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the floor leader of the party that holds the majority of seats in each house of congress is known as the majority leader.

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the floor leader of the party that holds the minority of seats in each house is the minority leader.

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the two floor leaders in each house are assisted by two party whips.

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Majority leader is Mitch McConnell

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Majority Whip is Cornyn John

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Charles Schumer is Minority Leader

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Minority Whip is Richard Durban