floor leader

noun

, U.S. Government.

1. the majority leader or minority leader in either the Senate or the House of Representatives.

floor leader

noun

1. government a member of a legislative body who organizes his or her party's activities

Word History and Origins

Origin of floor leader¹

1895–1900; Americanism

Example Sentences

The adoption of the joint resolution was moved by the Republican floor leader and seconded by the Democratic floor leader.

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As floor leader and spokesman for the Guest faction, old Judge Priest appealed from the ruling of the chair.

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The plan of campaign has all been arranged beforehand, and the floor leader selected to command the movement.

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Mr. Paret, I want you to shake hands with Mr. Donovan, the floor leader of the 'opposition,' sir.

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