Senate Majority Leader

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A Senate Majority Leader is a politician within a Senate who leads the majority party, or majority coalition, of sitting senators.

In practice the Senate Majority Leader is a highly influential figure and usually has a great deal of power over what legislation is approved by the Senate. He or she may have authority over other officials such as Senate whips or floor leaders.

In some nations the leader of the Senate majority is called the "Government Leader."

See also:

• United States Senate Majority Leader
• Leader of the Government in the Senate (Canada)

 

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