U.S. Senator Katie Britt Statement on Senate Republican Leadership Vote

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 13, 2024 — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), after voting to elect the next Senate Republican Leader, released the following statement:

“I have tremendous respect for my three colleagues who ran to serve as the next Senate Republican Leader. Heading into Senator Mike Lee’s forum on Tuesday evening, I reiterated I was looking for a leader who’d significantly overhaul how the Senate has been operating and make it actually work for the American people. I urged candidates to showcase the ability to successfully advance President Trump’s agenda through Congress; a commitment to restore regular order in the appropriations process and end omnibuses; and a plan to empower committees and decentralize power within the chamber.

Following that forum and the multiple conversations I’ve had recently with each of the candidates, I cast my vote for Senator Rick Scott on the first ballot. Throughout this process, I proudly kept my promise to put Alabama’s values, people, and priorities first. Now, it’s time to rally behind Senator Thune, come together as unified Senate Republicans, and hit the ground running to advance President Trump’s agenda and deliver real results for the American people.”

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