party whip

nounPolitics.

whip (def. 21).

Origin of party whip

¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Words Nearby party whip

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How to use party whip in a sentence

Sen. Mike Crapo is arrested for DUI and is promoted to chief deputy party whip.
Why So Few Consequences in Robert Menendez and Mike Crapo Senate Scandals? | John Avlon | January 16, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Customary for the Chief party whip to move for writ to fill casual vacancies in his ranks.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, February 16, 1916 | Various

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