Mike Johnson Reelected as Speaker on ‘1st’ Ballot That Was Actually Like 3 Ballots
Republicans may be trying to show unity before Trump is sworn in, but today's little stunt shows that the party is actually fragile as hell.
Mike Johnson wins reelection as House speaker in dramatic vote to open new Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.
The Real Speaker Isn’t Mike Johnson
The day began with the formulaic roll call of every member of the House, which had become familiar to a national audience over the 19 different ballots to elect a Republican Speaker in 2023. (First, the 15 needed to elect Kevin McCarthy and then the four needed to replace him after his ouster.
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Messy Speaker Vote Shows How Much Danger Mike Johnson Is in
House Speaker Mike Johnson has a slim shot at keeping his gavel Friday, as dozens of Republicans reportedly remain uncommitted to supporting the staunch ally of President-elect Donald Trump. Representative Thomas Massie vowed Thursday night that he wouldn’t vote for Johnson, even under threat of torture.
Mike Johnson Narrowly Wins Speaker Vote After Two GOP Reps Flip
Speaker Mike Johnson reclaimed the speakership for the 119th Congress after two Republican holdouts flipped their votes during a vote
3 Things Mike Johnson’s Win in the Speaker Election Says About House Republicans
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s win came as a result of a rare display of GOP unity and President-elect Donald Trump’s political power. It remains to be seen whether it will continue into his next term.
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Mike Johnson’s 'Groundhog Day' speakership
For a moment there on Friday afternoon, Mike Johnson’s speakership looked a little dicey. But following multiple huddles and some last-minute intervention from President-elect Donald Trump, two GOP defectors changed their votes and Johnson was once again elected speaker of the House of Representatives.
Trump Congratulates Mike Johnson For Winning House Speaker Vote
The House voted Friday to reelect Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., after multiple Republicans initially did not cast a vote for him in what became a tight contest spurred by pushback from a small, but influential group of Republicans against the speaker, leading to President-elect Donald Trump getting involved in discussions.
Some Republican Holdouts Cast Speaker Votes for Mike Johnson
The handful of Republicans who didn’t initially pick a speaker have now cast their votes. Reps. Andy Biggs (R., Ariz.), Michael Cloud (R., Texas), Andrew Clyde (R., Ga.), Paul Gosar (R., Ariz.), Andy Harris (R.
How Speaker Mike Johnson’s bond with Trump shapes GOP future
The alliance between Speaker Mike Johnson and President-elect Donald Trump may prove to be the most important relationship in Washington.
Speaker Mike Johnson Suggests "Conditions" Needed on Federal Aid for L.A. Wildfires
Johnson also blasted California's Democratic leadership, saying, "It appears to us that state and local leaders were derelict in their duty."
Johnson Ekes Out a Win to Stay Speaker, But Dicey Proceedings Signal Trouble For Trump
Johnson fell short at first, signaling trouble for House Republicans as they attempt to push Trump's second-term agenda.
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Recap: Johnson wins the battle for House speaker as holdouts relent
Mike Johnson persuaded a pair of GOP skeptics to change votes, keeping the gavel in an era of Republican control in ...