Mike Johnson clinches Speakership in stunning first ballot
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was re-elected to the top House post in an impressive floor vote on Friday's opening day of Congress, securing the gavel on the first vote. But the vote was not without drama. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-Texas) and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-Texas) initially voted for candidates other than Mr. Johnson — Mr. […]
Johnson narrowly secures speakership despite Republican defectors
The House narrowly elected Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) to a second term in the first vote on Friday. At the final count, Mr Johnson received 218 votes, the minimum number needed to secure the Speaker's seat. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York received 215 votes. Seven Republicans, including Texas Rep. Chip Roy, initially […]
Mike Johnson re-elected House speaker as GOP mutiny threat dissolves
On Friday, House Speaker nominee Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was reelected as Speaker. The Louisiana Republican won along party lines in the first round, in contrast to his predecessor's 15 long-running 2023 elections. This comes despite heavy criticism from some conservatives who have threatened to withhold support from Johnson in protest of his handling of government […]
Mike Johnson Wins Speakership After Late Flip By Republican Holdouts
House Speaker Mike Johnson received enough votes Friday afternoon to secure the gavel and was re-elected in a close vote by House Republicans. Johnson technically won the vote for speaker on the first ballot of the 119th Congress. In the first round of voting, six members initially decided not to vote and remained silent when […]
Mike Johnson falls short on first round of speaker vote
Speaker Mike Johnson failed to receive a majority of votes in Friday's House speaker vote to remain speaker of the 119th Congress. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina and Rep. Keith Self of Texas voted for the House Republican Conference chairman over others. All Democrats in attendance voted for House […]
Johnson Appears To Lose First Speaker Vote After Failing To Come To A Majority Consensus
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) nominates Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, ahead of the House Speaker election vote at the U.S. Capitol in Washington during the first session of the 119th Congress. did. Washington, DC, January 3, 2025. (Photo by: ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP, Getty Images) OAN Staff Sophia Flores11:02am – Friday, January 3, 2025 The House of Representatives […]
Johnson lays out key commitments amid Speakership battle
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) vowed Friday to “shrink the size and scope of the federal government,” among other pledges, as he fights to keep the gavel this week. Prime Minister Boris Johnson: “If we don't fulfill our election promise of fiscal responsibility, we don't deserve to be in power.'' said in the post “The […]
Watch live: White House holds press briefing as Johnson fights to stay Speaker
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is scheduled to brief reporters on Friday as the House of Representatives votes on the speaker. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is struggling to keep the gavel as at least a dozen conservatives remain mum on whether they support him. At least one MP has already publicly expressed opposition […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene backs Johnson: 'Let's put aside the infighting'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced Tuesday that she will support Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) for speaker of the House, given that Greene has sometimes been at odds. , a notable victory for the Louisiana Republican. Johnson. “This is what I'm asking my colleagues to do: swallow your pride, put your ego aside, put your […]
Trump boosts Speaker of the House Mike Johnson ahead of vote
President-elect Donald Trump doubled down on his support for House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday morning, hours before a high-stakes vote on whether to keep him in office. President Trump told Truth Social: “I wish Speaker of the House Mike Johnson the best of luck today. He's a great, talented guy, and his approval rating […]