Johnson, House Speaker

House Speaker Mike Johnson's victory came with a warning from hardline Republicans
House Republicans gave Mike Johnson the speaker's gavel on Friday – along with a warning. Nine GOP lawmakers at first either abstained from voting for Johnson or voted for a different person for speaker.
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.
House Speaker Mike Johnson held onto his job, but there are signs of trouble ahead
WASHINGTON -- This time was supposed to be different.
Mike Johnson wins the battle for House speaker | The Excerpt
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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Johnson, of Louisiana, has been working diligently to prevent defeat, spending New Year’s Day at Mar-a-Lago as he positions himself alongside Trump. The speaker often portrays himself as the “quarterback” who will be executing the political plays called by the “coach,” the president-elect.
How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help
Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.
Exclusive: 1-on-1 with S.C. Rep. Ralph Norman on House Speaker Mike Johnson vote
Republican Mike Johnson got to keep his job as House speaker thanks to two representatives who changed their votes after originally voting against him. One of those men was Congressman Ralph Norman, South Carolina’s 5th district representative.
Mike Johnson re-elected as US House Speaker
Speaker Mike Johnson will lead the US House of Representatives after he was re-elected on Friday. Mr Johnson said he wants to make sure they are “jump-starting” the agenda now so US President-elect Donald Trump is ready on day one.
Mike Johnson narrowly reelected House speaker
Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts and buoyed with a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.
Ex-chief counsel to Madigan testifies former Illinois House speaker had conflict-of-interest protocols
After an extended 18-day holiday break in testimony, attorneys for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan on Monday unveiled a new ...
The race for Texas House Speaker
Nine days out from the launch of the Texas Legislative Session and the pitched battle to be the next House Speaker has ...
What Does the Speaker of the House Do?
As leader of the House of Representatives, the speaker controls what bills make it to the floor, appoints members to ...
House passes rules package that will raise threshold for motion to vacate speaker — after re-electing Johnson
Under the new rules package, which cleared the lower chamber in a near-party-line vote, 215-209, a motion to vacate the chair ...
Race for Vermont Speaker of the House heats up before first session
This Wednesday, lawmakers in the Vermont House of Representatives will be voting for their next speaker during the first ...
Jury back in court after extended holiday break in former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan trial
The jury is back in court after an extended holiday break in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's federal corruption ...
Speaker Johnson's push to pass Trump's agenda in one massive bill faces big hurdles
Approving Trump's plans for immigration, energy, tax policy and more in one multitrillion-dollar bill would be a daunting ...
Amid winter storm, House Speaker asked lawmakers to stay in DC to certify election
La., on Sunday urged lawmakers to stay in Washington D.C. to avoid a delay in certifying the 2024 presidential election ...