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Ron Johnson 'prepared' to take over Senate Budget Committee after Graham's death

Johnson is expected to take over the Budget Committee chairmanship and has expressed support for another reconciliation bill.

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Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson is expected to succeed Lindsey Graham as Senate Budget Committee chair after Graham's death. Johnson's spokesperson said he was prepared to serve, but the change still requires approval by Senate Republicans and the full Senate.

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Ron Johnson
R · WI · SEN

Wisconsin senator expected to become Senate Budget Committee chair

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Chuck Grassley
R · IA · SEN

Iowa senator expected to retain his position atop the Judiciary Committee

Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Late senator and former Senate Budget Committee chair

Mike Crapo
R · ID · SEN

Idaho senator expected to retain his position atop the Finance Committee

Donald Trump
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Ron Johnson Set to Become Senate Budget Committee Chair

Outlets agree that Ron Johnson is expected to succeed Lindsey Graham as chair of the Senate Budget Committee after Graham’s death. Left-leaning outlets connect the chairmanship to Johnson’s reconciliation agenda and criticism of his plans. Center outlets emphasize the succession and pending approvals. Right-leaning outlets frame the role as a way to advance a third reconciliation bill and Republican priorities.

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