Senate Majority Leader
Definition
The Senate Majority Leader is the chief spokesperson for their respective party in the Senate, and they manage and schedule legislative and executive business of the Senate.
Analogy
Consider them like a team captain in sports. They don't own the team (the Senators), but they help guide it towards its goals by setting strategies (legislative agenda) and coordinating plays (votes).
Related terms
Legislation: Laws or set of laws suggested by a government legislator.
Executive Business: Matters relating to confirmation proceedings on nominations submitted by the president.
Minority Leader: The head of the minority party in a legislative body, especially the US Senate or House of Representatives.
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