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McConnell, who has represented Kentucky in the Senate since 1985 and has been his party's leader since 2007, gleefully embraced the nickname "Grim Reaper" for his willingness to use the levers of ...
McConnell said he plans to serve out his Senate term, which ends in January 2027, “albeit from a different seat in the chamber.” He spoke at times haltingly, his emotions evident, as he looked ...
[4] [5] On February 28, 2024, McConnell announced that he would step down as the Senate Republican Conference Leader in January 2025, but would serve the remainder of his Senate term. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] An internal election to fill the post of Senate Republican Leader was held on November 13, in which South Dakota senator John Thune was selected.
McConnell, 82, said he plans to serve out his Senate term to January 2027, “albeit from a different seat in the chamber.” He began his political career in Washington D.C. in 1985 as the most ...
S. 686: RESTRICT Act (Senate committee consideration as of March 7, 2023) S. 701: Women's Health Protection Act of 2023 (placed on Legislative Calendar on March 9, 2023) S. 870: Fire Grants and Safety Act (pending before the House as of April 24, 2023) S. 916: Junk Fee Prevention Act (Senate committee consideration as of March 22, 2023)
The Senate is divided into three classes to stagger the terms of its members such that one-third of the Senate would be up for re-election every two years. Upon California's admission to the Union in 1850, the state was assigned a Class 1 seat and a Class 3 seat, first elected in 1849 .
Before his election to the Senate in 1984, McConnell was the Jefferson County judge-executive from 1978 up until commencing his Senate term Jan. 3, 1985. 1984: McConnell is first elected to the ...
The move, announced Wednesday on the Senate floor, will end his run as the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history. McConnell will leave the leadership post in November but plans to ...