US Republicans have appointed New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a Trump loyalist, to the third-ranking post in the House of Representatives.
It follows an earlier vote to oust the incumbent chairwoman, Liz Cheney, from the role over her criticism of former President Donald Trump.
The final tally of Friday's secret ballot was 134 for Ms Stefanik to 46 for her opponent, Congressman Chip Roy.
Ms Stefanik's win was expected, as she had the backing of top Republicans.
The move is seen as a sign Mr Trump's grip on the party is as strong as ever six months after he lost the election.
"Thank you to my colleagues for electing me to serve as House Republican Conference Chair," Ms Stefanik wrote on Twitter after the vote.
"I am excited to lead our unified team... to combat Biden and Pelosi's Far-Left agenda!" she added, referring to President Joe Biden and Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
In remarks to reporters, Ms Stefanik said her predecessor - who is the daughter of ex-US Vice-President Dick Cheney - remained "a part of this Republican conference".
Ms Cheney fell afoul of her party earlier this year, as she was one of 10 Republicans who voted with Democrats to impeach then-President Trump for inciting the 6 January Capitol riot. He was eventually acquitted in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Ms Stefanik added on Friday that "we are united in working with President Trump", calling the former president a "critical part of our Republican team".
As chairwoman, she will oversee day-to-day operations for the Republican conference, which meets regularly to determine committee assignments for lawmakers and produces fact sheets and materials to keep the party's message unified.
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