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.
Johnson Ekes Out Win For Speaker on First Ballot
Members of the House of Representatives applaud after U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-SC), was elected Speaker of the House on the first day of the 119th Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. Credit - Win McNamee—Getty Images
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Johnson wins gavel on first ballot after flipping holdouts
He initially appeared to fall short of winning the speakership, but last-minute arm-bending convinced two GOP holdouts to switch their votes.
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.
After first opposing Mike Johnson, Texas Congressman Keith Self changes vote to allow him to retain speakership
Rep. Keith Self voted against House Speaker Mike Johnson’s reelection to lead the lower chamber, paralyzing the U.S. House
Mike Johnson re-elected speaker of the House after GOP holdouts change votes
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Texas Republicans line up to help Mike Johnson retain House speakership
Rep. Keith Self of McKinney was one of three U.S. House Republicans who initially refused to back Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson for speaker on Friday. The vote was held open, the fate of Johnson’s speakership in limbo,
Johnson Wins Reelection As Speaker After Initially Failing on First Ballot
The Speaker won back two of three lost Republican votes, and now we wait to see what horrendous concessions he made to get them.
Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the House
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