Texas Rep. Pfluger Elected RSC Chairman in 80-57 Vote

Nov 15, 2024, 02:40 PM

Representative August Pfluger from Texas has been elected as the next chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) for the 119th Congress. He secured the position with an 80-57 vote, defeating Representative Ben Cline from Virginia. The election took place on Friday morning, with key House GOP leaders including Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and Majority Whip Tom Emmer present for the vote. Pfluger, who succeeds Rep. Kevin Hern, aims to expedite conservative policy through the House under the Trump administration.