I do not recall a senate leader stepping down, or dieing while serving as leader.
I recall several in the house, DeLay & others, but not the senate
What’s the procedure ? It surely requires a vote, rather than #2 moving up.
I look forward to January when the R senate make-up will be slightly more AmFirst/MAGA/populist...or perhaps seriously moreso. A leader who was not a member of the uni-party would be most welcome.
And why is he announcing it now instead of just waiting until closer to the time.