House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has forged a deal over the party 's leadership structure . Rep. Steny Hoyer will become the Democratic whip , Rep. Jim Clyburn will be Assistant Leader . The two have agreed to work together on legislation and other issues in order to pass it through Congress. Clyburn supports the deal , saying it `` honors the diversity '' of Democrats in the House .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has forged a deal over the party 's leadership structure . Rep. Steny Hoyer will become the Democratic whip , Rep. Jim Clyburn will be Assistant Leader . The `` Assistant Leader '' position is a new , third-ranking leadership post . Clyburn supports the deal , saying it `` honors the diversity '' of Democrats in the House .