(A) (B) (C) (D) House Leadership Roles The Speaker of the House is the presiding officer who guides the passage of legislation favored by his or her party. The House majority leader is the floor leader of the party that holds a majority of seats in the House. The House majority whip helps party leaders stay informed and tracks voting on controversial issues. The House minority leader is the leader of the party that holds a minority of seats in the House. Senate Leadership Roles The Senate president pro tempore is the presiding officer when the vice president of the United States is absent. The Senate majority leader schedules the business of the Senate. The Senate majority whip helps party leaders stay informed and tracks voting on controversial issues. The Senate minority leader is the leader of the party that holds a minority of seats in the Senate. Which pair of leadership roles differ the most in their responsibilities?