Thune wins reelection as Senate GOP leader after midterms losses
Summary
Senate Republicans reelected John Thune as their leader by acclamation, even as the party prepares to enter the minority after major midterm losses. A push led by Ron Johnson to delay the leadership vote failed, while Thune’s critics cited concerns about the party’s strategy and legislative record.Key Facts
- Thune will lead Senate Republicans for another two years.
- Thune was first elected Senate Republican leader after the 2024 elections and has served in the Senate since 2005.
- Ron Johnson, joined by several Republican senators, sought to delay the leadership vote after the midterm losses.
- Johnson said Republicans needed to reconsider their approach but acknowledged there was no clear alternative to Thune.
- Republicans lost at least seven Senate seats to Democrats, including seats in Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas and Texas.
- Under Thune, Senate Republicans passed the president’s tax, border security and defense agenda and confirmed his nominees.
- Thune’s tenure included two record-breaking government shutdowns and disagreement with the White House over some actions.
- Thune said the SAVE America Act lacked enough Senate support to advance.
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