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The presiding officer of a [[committee]] or [[subcommittee]]. In the [[United States Senate|Senate]], chairmanship is based on seniority of the committee tenure, but a Senate may not chair more than one standing committee.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/chairman.htm US Senate Reference]</ref>

The presiding officer of a [[committee]] or [[subcommittee]]. In the [[United States Senate|Senate]], chairmanship is based on seniority of the committee tenure, but a Senate may not chair more than one standing committee.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/chairman.htm US Senate Reference]</ref>

In recent times, statists have sought to "man-down" or neutralize the "man" in "chairman" by coining new positions such as "chair" or "chairperson" in lieu of "chairman." What's next, "woperson"?

In recent times, gender-equality groups have sought to "man-down" or neutralize the "man" in "chairman" by coining new positions such as "chair" or "chairperson" in lieu of "chairman."

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