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Leaders in Congress write and pass laws. The Webster's Dictionary definition of make : to bring into being by forming.

Added: It is not just the "leaders" in Congress who are "lawmakers." ALL elected Representatives and Senators are members of the Legislative Branch of Government and ALL are equally referred to as "lawmakers."

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