McConnell Announces Passing of Former Majority Leader Howard Baker

By Niels Lesniewski and JM Rieger

Posted June 26, 2014 at 1:32pm

The Senate is mourning the loss of one of the chamber’s great leaders.

Former Majority Leader Howard Baker Jr., R-Tenn., has died. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made the announcement on the floor of the Senate.

“It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of one of the Senate’s most towering figures: Senator Howard Baker. The Senate sends its sincere condolences to the family of Senator Baker,” the Kentucky Republican said.

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