WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Republican Whip Jon Kyl today announced the seven members of his whip team and named Senator Richard Burr as his Chief Deputy Whip.
“I couldn’t be more enthusiastic about the whip team I’ve assembled,” Kyl said. “Not only do the members represent the diversity within the Republican Conference, but each brings critical skills that will help our leadership develop the successful strategies needed for the session ahead. I’m also excited to put Senator Burr’s outstanding leadership skills to work as Chief Deputy Whip.”
"I am honored that Senator Kyl has asked me to serve as Chief Deputy Whip, and I look forward to working with him. From health care, to education, to getting our economy back on the right track, the votes in the Senate touch on so many important topics, and I look forward to helping articulate our caucus' solutions to the many issues we face,” Burr said.
The members of the whip team include: Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and David Vitter (R-La.).
The Whip, who is also the Assistant Republican Leader, is responsible for building support for the Republican legislative agenda and assisting the Republican Leader in recommending legislative agenda items and strategy.
