Number: RL30666
Title: The Role of the House Minority Leader: An Overview
Authors: Walter J. Oleszek, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: The House minority leader is head of the loyal opposition. His party's nominee for Speaker, the minority leader is elected every two years by secret ballot of his party caucus or conference. The minority leader's responsibilities involve an array of duties. Fundamentally, his primary goal is to recapture majority control of the House. In addition, he performs important institutional and party functions.
Pages: 14
Date: December 12, 2006