Representative Tom Emmer secured the position of House Minority Whip for the upcoming Congress, defeating a challenge from Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger.
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Representative Tom Emmer secured the position of House Minority Whip for the upcoming Congress, defeating a challenge from Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger.
House GOP Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) defeated Republican Study Committee Chair (RSC) August Pfluger (R-Texas) to be minority whip in the next Congress. Emmer has been serving as the majority whip since 2023 and previously chaired the National Republican Congressional Committee. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) beat back a spirited challenge from Rep.
August Pfluger (R-TX), the Republican Study Committee chairman, on Tuesday for his leadership post. Emmer, who has served as GOP whip since January 2023, will be the No. 2 Republican in Congress next year as the party takes the minority.
The Hill reported the story as "Tom Emmer beats August Pfluger to be minority whip." Washington Examiner reported the story as "Tom Emmer defeats August Pfluger for No. 2 spot in House GOP minority."
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