Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman of the United States House of Representatives


The Vice-Chair of the Democratic Caucus in the United States House of Representatives is a leadership position that ranks just below the Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. In addition to other duties, the Vice-Chair has a seat on the Steering and Policy Committee.
The office of Secretary of the Democratic Caucus preceded the office of Vice-Chair. Until its elimination in 1987, the office of Secretary was reserved for a female member of the House.

List of Secretaries


This list may be incomplete.
  • Chase G. Woodhouse
  • Edna F. Kelly
  • Leonor K. Sullivan
  • Patsy Mink
  • Shirley Chisholm
  • Geraldine Ferraro
  • Mary Rose Oakar

    List of Vice-Chairs

  • Mary Rose Oakar
  • Steny Hoyer
  • Vic Fazio
  • Barbara B. Kennelly
  • Bob Menendez
  • Jim Clyburn
  • John B. Larson
  • Xavier Becerra
  • Joe Crowley
  • Linda Sánchez
  • Katherine Clark