Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), a candidate for Senate Republican leadership, said Tuesday he plans to propose an amendment to conference rules that would place term limits for party leaders.
“One of the reasons I’m running to be the next Republican leader is because I believe the Senate needs more involvement from all of my colleagues, including the opportunity for every member to serve in a leadership role,” Cornyn said. “It will be done,” he said. Post to Xthe platform formerly known as Twitter.
He added, “I support a conference vote to change the rules and set term limits for Republican leaders.”
Cornyn’s statement comes after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) became the longest-serving Republican leader in U.S. history, surpassing the record set by former Sen. Mike Mansfield (D) in January last year. This took place just days after he announced his intention to seek a successor. Mon).
McConnell’s announcement last week that he would step down as party leader in November sent shock waves on Capitol Hill, and the party began preparing for its first open leadership election in nearly 20 years.
In the months leading up to Mr. McConnell’s announcement, he faced calls to step down as party leader after suffering a concussion and broken ribs in a fall last year. Months later, he froze twice in public while addressing the press, raising further concerns about his age, 82, and his ability to continue working.
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