US: John Thune Elected New Senate Majority Leader In Secret Ballot
Republicans have elected South Dakota senator, John Thune, as the next Senate majority leader replacing Mitch McConnell as leader of the GOP caucus. During the second round of secret ballots held behind closed doors, Thune beat Senator John Cornyn by gaining the majority support of GOP senators. The final vote between Thune and Cornyn was 29-24.