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]
Other House leaders, such as the majority and minority leaders, are elected by their respective party caucuses relative to their party's strength in the House. The current Speaker of the House is Democrat Frank Chopp (D-Seattle) of the 43rd Legislative District. The Speaker Pro Tempore is Jim Moeller (D-Vancouver) of the 49th Legislative District. The Majority Leader is Pat Sullivan (D-Covington) of the 47th Legislative District.