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noun U.S. Government.
the majority leader or minority leader in either the Senate or the House of Representatives.
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Origin of floor leader
1895–1900; Americanism
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How to use floor leader in a sentence
The adoption of the joint resolution was moved by the Republican floor leader and seconded by the Democratic floor leader.
As floor leader and spokesman for the Guest faction, old Judge Priest appealed from the ruling of the chair.
Old Judge Priest|Irvin S. CobbThe plan of campaign has all been arranged beforehand, and the floor leader selected to command the movement.
Chicago, Satan's Sanctum|L. O. CuronMr. Paret, I want you to shake hands with Mr. Donovan, the floor leader of the 'opposition,' sir.
A Far Country, Complete|Winston Churchill
British Dictionary definitions for floor leader
floor leader
noun
US government a member of a legislative body who organizes his or her party's activities
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