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The Republican Whip, Roy Blunt, served in the United States House of Representatives from 1997 to 2011. He was elected as the Republican Whip in 2003, a position he held until 2009. As Whip, Blunt was responsible for organizing and counting votes, ensuring party discipline, and communicating the party's positions to the media. He was known for his ability to build consensus and negotiate effectively with members of both parties.