However, as belching is a natural response to abdominal discomfort, there must be other symptoms present to make a diagnosis. Conditions that may cause belching include: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): a disorder that causes acid from the stomach to flow upward into the esophagus, or food pipe.
Current Leaders Majority LeaderKevin McCarthy (R) Majority WhipSteve Scalise (R) Minority LeaderNancy Pelosi (D) Minority WhipSteny Hoyer (D) Party Leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Party leaders and whips of the United States House of Representatives, also known as floor leaders, are elected by their respective parties in a closed-door caucus by secret ballot.[1]
Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky served as the Senate Republican leader in the 113th Congress. Like the Senate majority leader, the minority leader is elected be members of his party to represent them on the floor.The minority leader also serves as a spokesman for their party's position.epublican U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia served as House majority leader in the 113th Congress. It was his second consecutive term as House majority leader.