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 the Senate.
Senate Republicans have elected Sen. John Thune, R-SD, as the next GOP leader in the chamber.Republicans have selected their party leaders for the next Congress under President-elect Donald Trump.
Johnson, who won the gavel last fall after Republicans ousted his predecessor, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, has faced a tumultuous year. Members of his own conference blocked bills from coming to the floor, and threatened to remove him because he worked with Democrats to pass legislation to avoid government shutdowns –the same reason McCarthy was tossed out.
"We expect a level of cooperation from the Democrats to work with us to get these folks installed," he said."Obviously, we're going to explore all options to make sure they get through and they approved quickly." Thune, who serves on the Senate Finance committee, has signaled that renewing Trump's tax cuts that were enacted in 2017 are the top legislative priority. Congressional Republicans are planning to use a process known as budget reconciliation to approve a package that could renew those tax breaks that are expiring at the end of 2025 and further lower corporate tax rates. Top leaders are also planning to move energy and immigration bills.
The South Dakota Republican was elected to the House in 1996 and served three terms. After falling short in his first Senate bid in 2002 he ran again in 2004 and ousted then Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, the first time a top party leader was defeated in more than 50 years.
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