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Republicans Pick John Thune As Next Senate Majority Leader
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) was selected as the next Republican leader of the U.S. Senate, succeeding Mitch McConnell. Thune defeated Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) in what was a hotly contested race. Scott was eliminated after the first ballot, and Thune won on the second, 29-24, according to Punchbowl News. First […]
Scott was eliminated after the first ballot, and Thune won on the second, 29-24, according to Punchbowl News. He will enter the next Congress as majority leader, one of Washington’s most powerful positions in that he will direct which legislation will make it to the Senate chamber for a vote. For the next two years at least, Thune will be tasked with shepherding through Donald Trump ‘s agenda, as well as his slate of nominees and judges.
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