Bainbridge Island. Leaving from downtown Seattle, the ferry to Bainbridge Island crosses Elliott Bay and Puget Sound in 35 minutes. Parts of the island are rural, but you will arrive in the town of Winslow, which has the feel of a beach town.
The majority leader in the contemporary House is second-in-command behind. the Speaker of the majority party. Typically, the majority leader functions as the. Speakerâs chief lieutenant or âfield commanderâ for day-to-day management of the. floor.
The majority leader, or someone designated by him, remains continuously on the floor during each day of the session of the Senate to see that the program is carried out to the party's satisfaction. The minority leader or someone designated by him is always present on the floor to protect the rights of the minority.