Thomas Earl Emmer Jr. is an American attorney and politician who has served as majority whip in the United States House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he has represented Minnesota's 6th congressional district since 2015.
Tom Emmer
Candidate Tom Emmer wearing an "Emmer for Governor" shirt in 2010
Party leaders of the United States House of Representatives
Party leaders of the United States House of Representatives, also known as floor leaders, are congresspeople who coordinate legislative initiatives and serve as the chief spokespersons for their parties on the House floor. These leaders are elected every two years in secret balloting of their party caucuses or conferences: the House Democratic Caucus and the House Republican Conference. Depending on which party is in power, one party leader serves as majority leader and the other as minority leader.
Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA)
Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN)
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)
Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA)