party whips

A form of party whip — Within a legislative body, a member appointed by a political party and given the authority to ensure that all members of that party participate in voting and vote strictly as directed by the party in all votes where adherence to a party line is required.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of party whip
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