House Republicans have filled two top leadership positions following the primary loss of Majority Leader Eric Cantor. Kevin McCarthy of California will replace Cantor as majority leader, while Steve Scalise of Louisiana will take McCarthy’s place as party whip. On Thursday, both McCarthy and Scalise welcomed their new roles.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy: “America is struggling. We’re struggling with a stagnate economy, a failed healthcare law, and so many are living paycheck to paycheck. They are looking for individuals that put people before politics. I’ll make one promise: I will work every single day to make sure this conference has the courage to lead with the wisdom to listen.”

Rep. Steve Scalise: “I’m looking forward to bringing a fresh new voice to our leadership table and joining with this team to help confront the challenges that people all across this country are facing. We’ve got solid, conservative solutions that are going to solve the problems facing our country.”

Republicans will see their most heated primary vote next week when Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran faces a runoff against tea party-backed challenger Chris McDaniel. Cochran has made headlines over the past week after appearing to be unaware of Cantor’s primary defeat in Virginia and encouraging Democrats to vote for him in the runoff.