South Dakota Senator John Thune has been voted in as the Senate majority leader by Republicans.
Thune is stepping in for Mitch McConnell, who started serving as Senate majority leader in 2007.
Thune was born on January 7, 1961, in Pierre, South Dakota.
Throughout the years, Thune grew in his political career and acted as the Republican party’s whip.
Thune seems to be overjoyed about the recent vote.
“I’m excited to get to work with this team right away.
I promise to be a leader who serves the entire Republican conference.”
“This Republican team is united behind President Trump’s agenda, and our work starts today.”
Additionally, the South Dakota senator claims that he will facilitate an issues conference formembers of the GOP.
