Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., has reportedly locked down the votes to be elevated to the No. 3 spot in Republican leadership, the GOP Conference chair in Congress’ upper chamber.

Cotton has been bandied about as a potential member of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet, but he has decided to remain in the Senate and serve as a bridge between the establishment Republicans, the more conservative GOP senators, and the Trump orbit.

A source with knowledge of Cotton’s Senate GOP support says he has secured the majority of votes to serve as the Republican Conference chair, Axios reported.

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