House Democratic Caucus Elects 113th Congress Leadership Team

WASHINGTON – During its organizational meeting today, the House Democratic Caucus elected its leadership team for the 113th Congress. All positions were unanimously elected by acclamation.

The Democratic leadership for the 113 Congress will be:

Democratic Leader: Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (CA)

Democratic Whip: Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD)

Assistant Democratic Leader: Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC)

Democratic Caucus Chairman: Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA)

Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman: Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY)

Leader Pelosi was also nominated by the Caucus to be Speaker of the House for the 113th Congress.