Sen. Thune officially Senate Majority Leader as 119th Congress …
3 days ago · After serving 20 years in the United States Senate, South Dakota Republican John Thune is the chamber leader. Senator Thune arrives full circle after defeating then-Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, a Democrat, in 2004. The 119 th Congress was sworn in on Friday, January 3. With that comes a new Republican majority in the United States Senate.
U.S. Senate leadership elections, 2025 - Ballotpedia
This page covers U.S. Senate leadership elections for the 119th Congress. Each party elects leadership responsible for leading the party's conference, setting legislative agendas, and marshaling support for bills, among other duties. Leadership positions are elected in meetings of the conference prior to the start of a new Congress.
John Thune elected by Republicans as next Senate majority leader
Nov 13, 2024 · The 63-year-old Thune will succeed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has led his chamber's Republicans since 2007 and is the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S....
John Thune elected the next Senate majority leader | AP News
Nov 13, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that elevates a top deputy of Mitch McConnell into a key position as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Republican leadership elections: John Thune, Mike Johnson …
Nov 14, 2024 · Republicans have chosen Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., as the next party leader, launching a new era for the GOP after nearly two decades with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leading the party in...
Live updates: Republicans elect John Thune as Senate majority leader
Nov 13, 2024 · In the Senate, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) was elected Republican leader, beating out Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to replace outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after...
John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering In a New Leadership …
3 days ago · The affable traditional conservative from South Dakota is the first new chief of the Senate G.O.P. in nearly two decades. He will confront a challenge managing President-elect Donald J. Trump’s ...
New top US Senate Republican John Thune steps up as Trump …
3 days ago · A 20-year Senate veteran, Thune became Senate majority leader on Friday when his party's new 53-47 majority was sworn in. He has a reputation for being an affable negotiator skilled at finding ...
John Thune pledges to preserve Senate filibuster | AP News
3 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to “ensure the Senate stays the Senate.”. Thune, R-S.D., and Senate Republicans are taking power on Friday a little more than two weeks before Donald Trump will be inaugurated, cementing a ...
Schumer reelected Senate Democratic leader as GOP prepares ... - CBS News
Dec 3, 2024 · Washington — Senate Democrats reelected Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York as Democratic leader on Tuesday as the party prepares for the next two years in the minority. Schumer, who's led...
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