Far-Right Senators Seek Rule Changes From Next Majority Leader

Nov. 12, 2024, 10:30 AM UTC

Senators vying to replace GOP leader Mitch McConnell face growing demands to change the way the chamber operates, injecting additional turmoil into the race that will shape what legislation the new Congress moves.

Senate Republicans will gather for a forum Tuesday night to hear from all three candidates for majority leader ahead of a secret-ballot election Wednesday morning. The forum will be held behind closed doors with only senators and staff attending.

The three GOP contenders, Sens. John Thune (S.D.), John Cornyn (Texas), and Rick Scott (Fla.), will use the forum as a last chance to outline their platforms to ...

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