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.
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.
119th Congress Latest: Mike Johnson narrowly reelected House speaker
WASHINGTON — When the 119th Congress is sworn in Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson will fight for his political life — again.
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
119th Congress Latest: Mike Johnson is 2 votes short of winning House speaker on first ballot
The 119th Congress is convening for the first time and House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life — again
Johnson wins tight House speaker vote
Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson was reelected House speaker on Jan. 3, after two Republicans changed their votes.
Johnson wins dramatic reelection as speaker after 2 GOP hard-liners switch votes
In some high-stakes political drama, the House of Representatives on Friday voted to reelect House Speaker Mike Johnson to lead the 119th Congress by a razor-thin margin. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican who ascended to the leadership post in 2023 after the historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy,
Trump's Republicans reelect Mike Johnson US House Speaker despite dissent
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected to the chamber's top job on Friday by a razor-thin margin that highlighted potential fissures among President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Capitol Hill.
House Republicans move to change rules for vacating speakership 1 year after McCarthy's ousting
House Republicans introduced their rules package proposal for the 119th Congress, which included a provision making it harder ...
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 ...
Johnson allies warn that a speakership battle could delay Trump’s victory certification
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s allies are leaning into a key argument in a bid to avoid a chaotic floor fight over the gavel on ...
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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House rules would make it harder to oust speaker in next Congress
Republicans will make it harder to remove the speaker in the 119th Congress under a ... That’s an increase from the current rule, which allows any single GOP member to force a vote.
New top US Senate Republican John Thune steps up as Trump returns
U.S. Senate Republican leader John Thune faces the test of his career this year as he tries to steer Donald Trump's agenda ...
Bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans reaches President Biden's desk
The Social Security Fairness Act is expected to be signed Monday, according to advocates for police and firefighters.
With a week to go, Speaker Johnson’s prospects aren’t improving
A month ago, it was a foregone conclusion that House Speaker Mike Johnson would keep his gavel. Now, the Republican's future ...
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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 ...