Lofgren Appointed as At-Large Whip on Democratic Leadership Team

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Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) today announced her appointment by House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-SC) to serve as an At-Large Whip on his Whip Team for the 110th Congress. In this leadership role, Rep. Lofgren will help promote party unity and gather support for the legislative goals of the Democratic Party.

“I am honored to be chosen by Majority Whip Clyburn as an At-Large Whip for the 110th Congress,” said Rep. Lofgren. “In this role, I will help to ensure that the new Democratic majority brings change to Washington and advances legislation that meets the needs of all Americans.”

The term “whip” is derived from the British Parliament which adopted the term from the fox-hunting position “whipper-in,” the rider who kept the fox hounds gathered together behind their mission. The whip’s job in Congress is to gather support for legislation when it comes to the floor for a vote. The Democratic Caucus relies on the whip team to pull together the votes to pass its agenda.