Cryptocurrency supporter Tom Emmer elected House Republican minority whip

on November 11, according to Cointelegraph, pro-crypto U.S. Representative Tom Emmer was elected House Republican Minority Whip and will continue to serve as the party’s second-in-command in the House.

The report stated that Emmer defeated Texas Rep. August Pfluger in a secret ballot by 103 votes to 76. The Democratic Party will take control of Congress next January following its midterm election victory, and Emmer previously served as the Republican majority whip.

In 2025, Emmer co-announced the establishment of the bipartisan congressional crypto caucus with Rep. Ritchie Torres to advance digital asset legislation such as stablecoins and market structure.