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[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

Fantastic work, Peebs. For reference:

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[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

Out of curiosity (and because, as Deputy Chair, it's sort of my job to ask), how do these positions relate to the new office of Congressional Leader established in the Labor Party bylaws? After reading Peebs' second post, it sounds like y'alls plan is for the "Conference Chair" to do double duty as the Congressional Leader, but I had always envisioned the latter role operating as the Minority Leader.

For reference:

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[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

If you

(1) Are a member of the Labor Party; and
(2) Were elected to the House of Representatives last weekend; and
(3) Are not named Peebs or LLR

your inbox is full.

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

<cough>

Having discussed the idea with several of our representatives-elect earlier this week, I suggest the Caucus open nominations for the post of Majority Leader (which office will correspond to the post of Congressional Leader established in the bylaws). As Peebs and I conceived of it, the Majority Leader would be elected by and from the Labor House Caucus, and would have the following responsibilities:

(1) Making sure Labor's representatives are active, voting, and participating in debates
(2) Conducting regular meetings of the House Caucus
(3) Identifying legislative priorities for the 8th Congress, with the advice of the Caucus

In short the Majority Leader would act as a combined floor leader/whip for our caucus in the House. The idea is to bring a greater semblance of organization to the legislative process, so that the full brunt of running the House does not fall at the Speaker's feet.

Unless anyone has an objection, I'd recommend allowing 48 hours for nominations, followed by a vote.

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

So, does LLR accept the nomination?

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

<gavel>

Order! LLR having withdrawn his registration with the Census Bureau, in accordance with the motion of Representative Peebs, I move this caucus declare J. Gibson elected Majority Leader by acclamation.

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

With a majority of eligible electors in favor, the motion has been adopted.

<gavel>

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

In lieu of replacement, J. Gibson is still majority leader for all intents and purposes, though I would encourage the caucus to renew his mandate as soon as possible for the sake of clarity.