Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today congratulated the newly elected Senate Republican leadership team for the 119th Congress, emphasizing unity within the Republican caucus. Following a series of internal votes, Senate Republicans selected their leaders as they prepare for the upcoming legislative session.
Senator Britt noted that the recent election results provided a strong mandate for the Republican Party, citing former President Trump’s significant victory, as well as Republican wins in both the Senate and the House. “Today, Senate Republicans came together and are united behind our new Senate leadership in the 119th Congress,” Britt stated, reflecting the party’s commitment to advancing key priorities.
During the leadership election, Senator Britt nominated Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) for the position of Republican Conference Chair, expressing her confidence in the team’s ability to drive conservative policies forward. “Our conference is eager to advance President Trump’s agenda for American families,” she said. “I’m confident we will achieve commonsense solutions and put America back on track.”
The newly elected Senate Republican leadership for the 119th Congress includes:
- Majority Leader: Senator John Thune (R-S.D.)
- Majority Whip: Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)
- Republican Conference Chair: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)
- Republican Policy Committee Chair: Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)
- Republican Conference Vice Chair: Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.)
- National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair: Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.)
With this leadership team, Senate Republicans have expressed their commitment to advancing policies that align with their platform and addressing key issues facing the country.
