He was unopposed in 1978, and easily won reelection in 1980, winning 78% of the vote against a Democrat from Gardner. Hall was appointed Assistant Minority Whip in 1978 and Minority Whip in 1980. Hall worked with members of both parties, and over 60 pieces of legislation he sponsored became law.
In 1978, Hall ran unopposed and won re-election in 1980 with 78% of the vote against a Democratic opponent from Gardner. Hall was appointed Assistant Minority Whip in 1978 and took on the role of Minority Whip in 1980. Hall worked across party lines, and more than 60 bills he sponsored were passed into law.