The '''Minority Leader''' is the leader of the weaker of the two major political parties in the [[U.S. Senate]], who serves as its chief [[Senate]] spokesmen and negotiates scheduling with the Senate [[Majority Leader]]. By custom, the [[Presiding Officer]] gives the floor leaders priority in obtaining recognition to speak on the floor of the Senate.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/appropriation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | The '''Minority Leader''' is the leader of the weaker of the two major political parties in the [[U.S. Senate]], who serves as its chief [[Senate]] spokesmen and negotiates scheduling with the Senate [[Majority Leader]]. By custom, the [[Presiding Officer]] gives the floor leaders priority in obtaining recognition to speak on the floor of the Senate.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/appropriation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> |