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]
The incumbent House Minority Leader is Democrat Bob Birch from Arizona's 2nd congressional district. The incumbent House Minority Whip is Democrat Terry Womack from Missouri's 5th congressional district. The incumbent Assistant Whip is Democrat Jackie Sharp from California's 5th congressional district.