Republican Mike Johnson secured re-election as House Speaker on the first ballot despite facing opposition from hardline GOP members. The narrow victory highlights potential challenges for unified GOP control of Washington.
Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot Friday, overcoming GOP hard-right holdouts and receiving support from President-elect Donald Trump . During a tense roll call on the first day of the new Congress, a group of hardline Republicans gathered in the back of the House chamber, one by one refusing to vote or choosing another lawmaker. This standoff sparked fresh turmoil, signaling potential trouble under unified GOP control of Washington.
However, Johnson ultimately managed to persuade two remaining holdouts to switch their support, drawing applause from Republicans. As the recent speaker, Johnson's fragile hold on power threatens not only his own position but also President-elect Trump's ambitious agenda of tax cuts and mass deportations as Republicans gain control. Newly elected House lawmakers began voting as Johnson's name was put forward for nomination by the GOP Conference Chair, Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich. 'No speaker's perfect,' she said. But the goal is to make progress toward shared priorities for the country, she said. 'None of us will get exactly what we want.' Democrats nominated their own leader, Hakeem Jeffries of New York, highlighting his record of compromise and achievement amidst 'chaos and dysfunction' under the GOP majority. 'House Democrats are united behind the most powerful legislative leader in this chamber,' said Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., of Jeffries, recalling instances where their votes saved Johnson and ensured the passage of crucial legislation. Facing opposition from his own GOP colleagues, Johnson appeared confident after working through the night to sway hardline holdouts. A failure by Johnson could lead to chaos surrounding Monday's congressional certification of Trump's 2024 election victory without a House speaker
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