Senate Republicans reelected John Thune as their leader by acclamation on November 10, keeping the South Dakota senator in charge as the party prepares to enter the minority in January. Thune faced no challenger in the closed-door leadership election following Republicans’ loss of their Senate majority.

• Republicans voted 31-15 to proceed with leadership elections after some senators sought a delay to assess the party’s midterm losses, according to Politico.
• The Senate GOP leadership team was reelected by acclamation. The 31-15 tally concerned proceeding with the elections, rather than Thune’s selection.
• Democrats had flipped at least seven Republican-held Senate seats, with Republicans trailing in two uncalled races, Politico reported.
• Thune said Republicans would continue advancing conservative priorities and working with President Donald Trump during the 120th Congress.
• Before the majority changes, the Senate faces a mid-December government funding deadline and unfinished legislation, including the annual defense policy package.

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