Republicans, Democrats vote for respective leaders in US Senate

However, he has no plans to change how he represents NY in the Senate.

“Each of us believes we need a sharper, bolder economic message about returning the economic system, which so many feel is rigged against them, to one that works for the people”, Schumer said.

Reeling after last Tuesday’s defeat, the Democratic Party gave new leading roles to its liberal wing on Wednesday, elevating Sen. Dick Durbin remains in the No. 2 position as minority whip. Other than Schumer, most of each party’s leaders will remain in their posts next year, an ironic stability following an election that seemed to show a demand by voters for change.

Sanders was named chairman of outreach during a closed-door Senate Democratic caucus meeting Wednesday morning.

In a statement, Murray pledged to continue working with Republicans but said she would oppose any divisive policies offered by President-elect Donald Trump.

Sanders described his position as being responsible for “bringing millions of working people together, young people together, showing that government works for all of us”.

Sanders will also be serving as the top Democrat on the budget committee.

The announcement comes after she was pressured to delay leadership elections amid growing rancor among rank-and-file Democrats who are upset by the election results.

Schumer, of Brooklyn, and Trump, a Queens native, have a long history dating back to the billionaire real estate developer’s days as a major donor to the Democratic Party. She said she is already backed by two-thirds of Democrats – more than enough to win.

As for the GOP, it re-elected Sen. The first order of business: electing Senator Chuck Schumer as the new senate minority leader.

Majority Leader McConnell is not exactly known for acquiescing to the opposing party.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell will once be heading the Senate Republicans Conference, returning to his role as Senate Majority Leader.

McConnell, who is popular within the party, did not face serious opposition. Reid endorsed Schumer to replace him as Democratic leader.

Baldwin, D-Madison, will be secretary of the Senate Democratic conference, Senate Democrats announced on social media Wednesday.

Republicans will hold a 52-48 advantage in the Senate in 2017-18. A December 10 runoff election in Louisiana will decide the final seat.

Even as Democrats signal they will try to block Donald Trump’s agenda depending on the issue, Manchin said he would be willing to work with the president-elect.

“None of those decisions have been made yet”, House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., told reporters.