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Senators Capito, Portman To Serve as Deputy Whips

Senate Majority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., announced that Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., will continue to serve as a deputy whip for the 116th Congress.

In addition to Capito, several other members will serve as deputy whips, including Sens. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Cory Gardner, R-Colo., James Lankford, R-Okla., Martha McSally, R-Ariz., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Tim Scott, R-S.C., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Todd Young, R-Ind.

“I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity to continue my role as a deputy whip — especially under the capable and effective leadership of Sen. Thune. He and Republican leaders have a proven track record of addressing our country’s challenges and creating new opportunities for American families, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to build on the momentum of last Congress,” Capito, a Glen Dale native, said.

Thune said the leadership team will help get things done in the Senate.

“I’m thrilled to have the experience of Sen. Cornyn and those who have served as deputy whips in the past, as well as an opportunity to welcome our new members, Sen. McSally and Sen. Romney,” Thune said. “Last Congress, Senate Republicans worked together to implement reforms to help working families and increase opportunities for American workers. With the team we have put in place, I am confident we will continue to successfully deliver on the promises we made to the American people to improve their everyday lives.”

Portman also noted his eagerness to serve as a deputy whip. “I look forward to working with the Majority Whip and the entire Republican Conference to craft and pass common-sense solutions that continue to strengthen our economy and address the big issues facing our country,” Portman said.

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