Senate Republicans re-elect entire leadership team for next session of Congress

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Senate Republicans re-elected their entire leadership team during a closed-door meeting for the next session of Congress. Sen. John Thune will continue as leader after giving a heartfelt speech to his colleagues. The decision came following some senators' push for discussions about the party's direction amid a Democratic majority in the upcoming Congress.

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Sen. John Thune (R-SD) was reelected as the leader of Senate Republicans on November 10, 2026, despite efforts by a small group of senators led by Ron Johnson (R-WI) to delay the leadership vote due to midterm election losses. The vote proceeded without significant opposition, though Johnson walked out in protest after the decision was made. Thune will continue to lead Republicans as they become an embattled minority following their loss of majority status in Congress.

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The entire Senate GOP leadership team was re-elected by acclamation during the closed-door conference meeting. asserted

team → re → meeting

Senate Republicans have chosen Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., to continue on as their leader in the next Congress. asserted

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The entire Senate GOP leadership team was re-elected by acclamation during the closed-door conference meeting. asserted

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The move follows a slight delay, as several senators pushed for a discussion about the direction of the party, facing the new reality of a Democratic majority in the next session of Congress. asserted

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But in the end, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said Thune gave a “heartfelt speech” to colleagues before the vote, according to Politico. uncertain

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“I appreciated the opportunity to have an open, honest, and transparent conversation with my colleagues today, and I am honored to have their continued trust and support to lead the Senate Republican Conference in the 120th Congress,” Thune said in a statement after the vote. asserted

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