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.
Speakership uncertainty as new Congress begins. Here's how voting will work.
The 119th Congress convenes Friday with a huge shift of power in Washington as the GOP takes control of both chambers ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.
Tracking key votes for House speaker
Three Republican lawmakers voted against Johnson for speaker on Friday, though the vote tally has not been finalized yet. A second ballot will be needed if the current tally holds.
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LIVE: Mike Johnson reelected House speaker, winning over GOP critics
Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson has been reelected House speaker for the 119th Congress after receiving a majority of the votes cast. Johnson will soon be escorted to the chair on the dais where he will take the oath of office,
House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to save his job as a new Congress convenes
First-round balloting is underway at the U.S. Capitol, as the new Congress opened Friday with one major task at hand — the election of the House speaker.
Mike Johnson fights to retain the speaker's gavel — with help from Donald Trump
The House will vote at noon Friday to select a speaker. Johnson is expected to win nearly all Republican votes, but just a handful of GOP defections could be enough to stop him.
Mike Johnson faces leadership test with House speaker vote on Friday: What to know
Current Speaker Mike Johnson faces a leadership challenge on Friday as the new Congress convenes and votes on a new House speaker. Here's what to know.
Could House Speaker Mike Johnson lose his job on Friday? Pivotal House vote looms.
David Super, an expert on congressional procedure who teaches at Georgetown University, said Congress should still be able to perform its duty without a speaker because the House and Senate will be meeting in a joint session. Vice President Kamala Harris will be presiding over Trump's win – and her defeat – in the 2024 election.
Tracking how each House member is voting for Mike Johnson as speaker
House Speaker Mike Johnson needs to secure the votes of nearly every Republican to remain in the job he has held since Kevin McCarthy was ousted in 2023.
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Watch Live: 119th Congress Begins As House Votes For Speaker
The 119th Congress will begin Friday at noon as the House votes on whether to keep Republican Mike Johnson as Speaker. With the narrowest majority in more than 100 years, Johnson can only afford to lose one or two Republican votes.
The Latest: Mike Johnson's Bid to Remain House Speaker at Risk as 119th Congress Begins
When the 119th Congress is sworn in Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson will fight for his political life — again. While the Louisiana Republican has the support of President-elect Donald Trump, it will be House Republicans who will decide whether to reelect him to his post as Speaker of the House.
House Republicans move to change rules for vacating speakership 1 year after McCarthy's ousting
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7 of the Biggest Moments in the 118th Congress
The 118th session of Congress was one of the most headline-generating sessions in recent history. Here’s a look at some of ...
What to know about race for speaker of the House
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote for a speaker on Jan. 3 as current Speaker Mike Johnson aims to retain his ...
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Meet Pennsylvania's new members of Congress as they take the oath today
Pennsylvania's 17-person U.S. House delegation gains two Republican members Friday. Republicans rode a red wave to win all three of the state's most competitive House races, with U.S. Rep. Scott ...