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 | | Tom DeLay, Majority Whip, is the 3rd ranking leader in the House Republican party, and is in charge of maintaining party unity, just as Rep. David Bonior, the Minority Whip and 2nd ranking leader in the House Democratic party, performs a similar role for the minority. |
 | | Whips in recent years have often advanced to become their party’s leader, and even Speaker of the House. |
 | | The Whips also serve an important communications role, passing on the intentions and wishes of the Speaker or Minority Leader, and issuing both daily and weekly “Whip Notices,” announcing changes to the floor schedule to help Members plan their travel. |
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