Current Republican Senate Leadership

An informational overview of current Republican leadership roles in the United States Senate and how leadership functions within the legislative process.

Senate Republican Leader

South Dakota

Senate Republican Whip

John Barrasso

Wyoming

Senate Republican Conference Chairman

Tom Cotton

Arkansas

Senate Republican Policy Committee Chairman

Shelly Moore Capito

West Virginia

Republican Conference Vice Chairman

James Lankford

Oklahoma

National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman

Tim Scott

South Carolina

John Thune

Republican Leadership

Republican Senate leadership refers to the elected Republican members of the United States Senate who hold formal leadership roles responsible for organizing legislative priorities, managing floor activity, and coordinating committee assignments for their party.

When Republicans hold a majority in the Senate, they control the chamber’s agenda, committee leadership, and the scheduling of legislation and confirmations. When Republicans are in the minority, leadership focuses on coordinating legislative strategy, shaping debate, and providing oversight while working within the rules of a divided chamber.

In both cases, Senate Republican leadership plays a central role in representing the party’s legislative positions and ensuring orderly participation in the constitutional responsibilities of the Senate.