| Majority Whip of the United States House of Representatives Republican Whip |
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| Style | Whip |
| Inaugural holder | James Albertus Tawney |
| Formation | 1897 |
| Minority Whip of the United States House of Representatives Democratic Whip |
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| Style | Whip |
| Inaugural holder | Oscar Underwood |
| Formation | 1899 |
A whip in the United States House of Representatives manages his party's legislative program on the House floor. The Whip keeps track of all legislation and ensures that all party members are present when important measures are to be voted upon.
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The Majority Whip is an elected member of the majority party who assists the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader to coordinate ideas on, and garner support for, proposed legislation. This position, unlike Speaker of the House, is not mandated by the Constitution.
The Minority Whip is a member of the minority party who assists the Minority Leader in coordinating the party caucus in its responses to legislation and other matters. However, the United States House of Representatives does not use the term "Minority Whip." The House of Representatives uses the terms "Republican Whip" or "Democratic Whip" depending on the Minority Party.
(Names in Bold indicate Majority)