House Republicans rejoice over quick speaker vote with only one defector
Republicans expressed happiness and relief to have elected Speaker Johnson so quickly on Friday, avoiding the lengthy process to elect Speaker McCarthy in the last Congress.
Republicans Who Initially Voted Against Mike Johnson for House Speaker
Johnson faced an uphill battle in maintaining the speaker's gavel and eked out a win after initially coming up short.
Trump's Republicans reelect Mike Johnson US House Speaker despite dissent
By Bo Erickson, Richard Cowan, Katharine Jackson and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -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.
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Johnson was able to flip two remaining holdouts who switched to support him, drawing applause from Republicans. The final tally: 218 to 215.
Republican Hands Mike Johnson Warning After Winning Speakership
GOP Representative Chip Roy has warned House Speaker Mike Johnson that a significant number of House Republicans have "reservations" about him despite his narrow reelection as speaker on Friday.
Republicans unite to elect Mike Johnson as House Speaker
The Republican Party shows unity by electing Rep. Mike Johnson as House Speaker, avoiding past voting chaos and setting sights on extending Trump-era tax cuts
As Trump's Republicans take congressional majority, Mike Johnson faces test
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans will face a first test of their control of both chambers of Congress on Friday when they decide whether to keep Mike Johnson in the powerful role of Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Texas Republicans line up to help Mike Johnson retain House speakership
WASHINGTON – 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.
Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday to the House speakership on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts after a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.
Johnson wins tight House speaker vote
Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson was reelected House speaker on Jan. 3, after two Republicans changed their votes.
How 2 Arizona Republicans added suspense to the nail-biter House speaker vote
Their silence spelled trouble for Rep. Mike Johnson, who needed almost every single GOP vote in order to hold onto the gavel.
House Republicans Pledge Drilling and Make It Easier to Shed Federal Land
Moments after his election as House Speaker on Friday, Mike Johnson, Republican of Louisiana, wasted no time in highlighting ...
How Indiana representatives — including Victoria Spartz — voted for speaker of the House
Victoria Spartz in December said she would not participate in the House Republican conference in the new Congress. How did she vote for speaker?
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Republicans Should Prepare for More Spending Wars
Republicans may not have a functioning legislative majority by the time those fights begin. The GOP won 220 seats in November ...
‘The Last Republican’: Sometimes Political Opposites Really Can Talk
This film about Adam Kinzinger, the politician of the title, benefits from the involvement of the progressive filmmaker Steve ...
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Harrison County Republican Party threatens to censure State Rep. Jay Dean
As the struggle to nominate a new speaker for the Texas House of Representatives continues, one East Texas State Representative has come under scrutiny. The Republican Party of Harrison County passed ...
Democrat Flipping Party to Republican After Election Sparks Liberal Fury
Florida Rep. Hillary Cassel switches to the GOP, becoming second Democratic state lawmaker to change parties this month.
Mass. Republicans are in a good position to rebuild after November. First they have to get past internal divisions.
Republicans who want new leadership say those currently in their positions haven’t worked hard enough to advance GOP ...