Recap: Johnson wins the battle for House speaker as holdouts relent
Mike Johnson persuaded a pair of GOP skeptics to change votes, keeping the gavel in an era of Republican control in Washington.
Johnson secures speaker’s gavel on first round after winning over GOP holdouts
The 119th Congress began its first meeting with speeches from party leaders, with House GOP Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) ...
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 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 ...
119th Congress: Votes changed, Johnson wins first ballot (live updates)
After the pomp, circumstance and photos are all done, the incoming members of the House of Representatives have a single task to complete before anything can be done. They have to elect a Speaker of ...
Johnson lays out promises for the House under his leadership ahead of crucial vote
At the end of last year, several House Republicans appeared weary of reelecting Johnson due to their dissatisfaction with a ...