A member of the Republican Party , he previously represented in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013 and served as Chairman of the House Republican Conference from 2009 to 2011 .
A Republican , Pence previously served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013 . Pence served as Chairman of the House Republican Conference from 2009 to 2011 .