You Vote: GOP in the House picked Jim Jordan as its leader, Senate picked John Thune. What say you?

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

Published: November 10, 2026 8:33pm

House Republicans on Tuesday selected Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to lead Republican lawmakers in the minority in the next Congress.

Members of the conference chose between him and Majority Leader Steve Scalise.

The vote was 106 for Jordan and 73 for Scalise.

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

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

You Vote: GOP in the House picked Jim Jordan as its leader, Senate picked John Thune. What say you?

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