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.
From an institutional perspective, the majority leader has a number of duties. Scheduling floor business is a prime responsibility of the majority leader. determining when, whether, how, or in what order legislation is taken up. conduct of the Houseâs business. principal goal of trying to ensure that the party remains in control of the House.