Published November 13, 2014 10:47am EST | Updated January 8, 2015 2:52pm EST

McConnell Unanimously Elected Senate Majority Leader: Reports

Sen. Mitch McConnell was elected majority leader for the next Senate, reports said Thursday. The selection of McConnell by his fellow Senate Republicans was unanimous. McConnell, of Kentucky, now serves as Senate minority leader. He will assume his new role when the next Congress convenes in January.