How is the Senate majority leader weaker than the Speaker of the House?
A) The Senate majority leader does not get to vote in roll call votes as the speaker does.
B) The Senate majority leader cannot override members who may wish to create procedural delays, whereas the Speaker of the House can prevent members from blocking action.
C) Unlike the Senate majority leader, the Speaker of the House can veto any bill the chamber passes.
D) The Speaker of the House has weekly meetings with the president, whereas the Senate majority leader has more restricted access to the president and other government officials.
E) The Senate majority leader retains his position only as long as he is in favor with his fellow members, whereas the Speaker of the House is chosen by the chair of his party.
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