House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) on Tuesday was elected to House Majority Leader.
Scalise served as Republican Whip for 8 years.
“It has been an honor to fight for the American people as the Republican Whip for these past eight years, and I am humbled to be elected by my colleagues to serve as the Majority Leader in the new Republican-majority House of Representatives,” Scalise said in a statement.
Honored to be elected by my colleagues to serve as the House Majority Leader in the 118th Congress.
It's time to get to work.
My full statement ↓ pic.twitter.com/0KbmGKIS8N
— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) November 15, 2022
“This House Republican Majority will fight every day for hardworking people all across America and work hard to get our country back on track,” Scalise said.
“Make no mistake: A check on the Biden Administration is finally here,” he added.
“It’s going to be an exciting time. We’re ready to go to work for those hardworking families all across the country,” he said.
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This House Republican Majority will fight every day for hardworking people all across America and work hard to get our country back on track.
Make no mistake: A check on the Biden Administration is finally here. pic.twitter.com/jMSiBw3wfY
— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) November 15, 2022
Kevin McCarthy was elected to Speaker of the House and RINO of all RINOs Tom Emmer was elected to House Whip.