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    In the US Congress what is the function of the Whips?

    Question #72381. Asked by star_gazer. (Nov 16 06 7:33 PM)


    zbeckabee

    		The Whip is a member elected by his/her party to count potential votes and promote party unity in voting
    The Majority Whip is the 3rd ranking leadership position in his/her party and the Minority Whip ranks 2nd.


    http://www.c-span.org/guide/congress/glossary/whip.htm

    Nov 16 06, 7:49 PM
    skysmom65

    		In politics, a whip is a member of a political party in a legislature whose task is to ensure that members of the party attend and vote as the party leadership desires. The term originated in the Parliament of the United Kingdom and derives from the "whipper-in" at a fox hunt. Whip is also used to mean the voting instructions issued to members by the Whip. [1]

    http://www.answers.com/topic/whip-politics

    Nov 16 06, 8:06 PM

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