December 06, 2007
Alexander, Kyl Elected In Senate GOP Leadership Shuffle
Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee was elected Republican Conference chairman today, replacing Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, who moved up to minority whip, aides and lawmakers said.
Alexander defeated Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina 31-16; Kyl was elected unanimously. The shuffle was prompted by Minority Whip Trent Lott's announcement that he would resign from his Mississippi Senate seat by the end of the year.
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