party whip

noun

, Politics.

1. whip ( def 21 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of party whip¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

Sen. Mike Crapo is arrested for DUI and is promoted to chief deputy party whip.

From The Daily Beast

Customary for the Chief Party Whip to move for writ to fill casual vacancies in his ranks.

From Project Gutenberg