Crypto ally Tom Emmer elected House GOP minority whip
The Minnesota lawmaker, who helped establish the Congressional Crypto Caucus, will stay on as Republican whip after Democrats won the midterms.
Pro-crypto US Representative Tom Emmer has been elected House Republican minority whip, securing the party’s second-highest leadership position as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in January.
Emmer beat Texas Representative August Pfluger in a 103-76 secret ballot vote, according to Politico. He previously served as House Republican majority whip and will remain the party’s No. 2 leader, this time under incoming Minority Leader Jim Jordan.
As minority whip, Emmer will be responsible for rallying Republican votes, coordinating the party’s legislative strategy and helping maintain unity on key bills.