In a statement Saturday , Clyburn -- an African-American -- said it was important that the party 's House leadership represented `` the diverse views , backgrounds and experiences of our membership . '' Pelosi Speaker Jim Clyburn has forged a deal over the party 's leadership structure . Rep. Steny Hoyer will become the Democrats whip , Rep. Steny Hoyer 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 .
Pelosi Speaker Jim Clyburn has forged a deal over the party 's leadership structure . Rep. Steny Hoyer will become the Democrats whip , Rep. Steny Hoyer 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 .