In the Senate, the term "whip" refers to an official who is responsible for party discipline, ensuring that members vote according to party lines. The origin of the term comes from the hunting practice of "whipping in," where whips were used to control hounds and keep them in line. This role is crucial for managing votes and rallying support for legislation within the party. Whips also communicate party positions and gauge the level of support among members for various issues.
Minority Whip for senate 2010: Jon Kyl (Republican)
Johnstone Muthama of CORD is the current minority chief whip in the senate of Kenya.
Beatrice Elachi of Jubilee coalition is the current majority chief whip in the senate of Kenya.
Hassan Abdurrahman is the current deputy minority chief whip in the senate of Kenya.
Jon kyl
It's just "Whip". The Senate leader who "persuades" others to vote in a certain way is the Whip.
Charles Keter of Jubilee coalition is the current deputy majority chief whip in the senate of Kenya.
(Senate majority whip)
In the House of Representatives, the Whip is Eric Cantor of Virginia. In the Senate, Jon Kyl of Arizona is the Minority Whip.
Jon Kly (Republican)
Dan Handson
Jon kyl