Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has earned enough votes to continue as the GOP Senate leader.
McConnell gained enough support after a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.).
GOP Senator Announces Bid for Mitch McConnell’s Leadership Role
Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell reelected as leader of the Senate GOP in closed door vote https://t.co/OgbLlejPE4
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) November 16, 2022
Mitch McConnell is reelected as Minority Leader in a secret ballot vote — 10 Senate Republicans voted against him, and one voted present, per a person in the room
— Alayna Treene (@alaynatreene) November 16, 2022
Mitch McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader, defeating Rick Scott https://t.co/wE04mTMJMD pic.twitter.com/eQ4Iglhjrv
— New York Post (@nypost) November 16, 2022
Axios reported:
McConnell won 37 votes to Scott’s 10, according to a person in the room. It was the first time…
