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A '''whip''', in a '''political''' context, is an official of a [[political party]] or | A '''whip''', in a '''political''' context, is an official of a [[political party]] or caucus charged with organizing voting and maximizing the vote for his or her organization. As opposed to [[lobbying|lobbyists]] or legislative staff, whips are voting members of the organization. | ||
In modern legislatures, there are normally whip teams, with a chief and a number of deputies. | In modern legislatures, there are normally whip teams, with a chief and a number of deputies. | ||
The whip team typically issues a written guide to votes and schedules, called the ''The Whip'' (circular) in the UK Parliament, or the ''Whip Pack'' in the U.S. Congress. | The whip team typically issues a written guide to votes and schedules, called the ''The Whip'' (circular) in the UK Parliament, or the ''Whip Pack'' in the U.S. Congress. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:44, 4 June 2024
A whip, in a political context, is an official of a political party or caucus charged with organizing voting and maximizing the vote for his or her organization. As opposed to lobbyists or legislative staff, whips are voting members of the organization.
In modern legislatures, there are normally whip teams, with a chief and a number of deputies.
The whip team typically issues a written guide to votes and schedules, called the The Whip (circular) in the UK Parliament, or the Whip Pack in the U.S. Congress.