Photo by: Evan Vucci Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, after Senate Republicans voted on leadership positions for the 114th Congress. From left are, Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., McConnell and Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn of Texas (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)