In the House, the majority party does everything except select the minority party leader. The minority party is responsible for selecting their own party leader. The majority party appoints committee chairpersons and members, decides on the size of the committees as well as sets the agenda for major legislation. If the majority party does not think a piece of legislation is important, it will not go before the house to be debated and voted on. The majority party is incredibly powerful and is virtually able to control the House.
