House Republicans choose Jim Jordan to lead their caucus and Senate Republicans reelect John Thune as their leader
House Republicans elected Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio as their minority leader, and Senate Republicans reelected Senator John Thune of South Dakota to lead them in the next Congress. Both will serve as minority leaders when the 120th Congress convenes in January, after Republicans lost their majorities in last week’s midterm elections.
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The Hill reported that Jordan defeated Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, 106-73, in the House GOP leadership vote. Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota won the minority whip post over Rep. August Pfluger of Texas. The Hill said Thune’s reelection followed a daylong battle and delays in voting. In a statement, Thune said he was honored to have colleagues’ “continued trust and support” to lead the Senate Republican Conference in the 120th Congress.
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