"I am extremely honoured to have earned the support of my colleagues to lead the Senate in the 119th Congress, and I am beyond proud of the work we have done to secure our majority and the White House," Thune said in a statement after the vote.
"This Republican team is united behind President Trump's agenda, and our work starts today," stated Thune, emphasizing the party's commitment to advancing the president-elect's policies.
Thune was elected following a closely contested internal ballot against John Cornyn, with 29 votes in favor compared to Cornyn's 24, showcasing a split in Republican support.
Donald Trump had previously criticized Thune over his past statements regarding the Capitol attack, but the two reconciled before Thune's rise to majority leader.
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