Rep. Thomas Massie Votes Against Mike Johnson
Rep. Thomas Massie (R, Ky.) has cast the first Republican vote against Mike Johnson. Massie said ahead of the session Friday that he planned to vote against the Louisiana Republican, instead voting for Rep.
Massie only GOP vote against Johnson; 2 others flip
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was the only House Republican to vote against Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) while two other GOP lawmakers ultimately flipped their votes after initially backing others,
Massie votes for Emmer over Johnson for House Speaker
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who represents the fourth congressional district of Kentucky, voted for Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) over Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) for house speaker.
Trump-Backed Mike Johnson Re-Elected Speaker of the House
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) will get to keep the big gavel after his fellow Republicans voted to re-elect him House Speaker on Friday afternoon.
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 the House.
Mike Johnson Secures Enough Votes To Win Another Term As House Speaker
Mike Johnson secured enough votes to win another term as Speaker of the House as the 119th Congress convened on Friday (January 3). It was a rocky path as Johnson did not have enough votes after the first round of votes was tallied.
Mike Johnson loses first speaker vote. All 4 Utah reps support Johnson
The fate of Mike Johnson’s gavel rested on the House of Representatives and members-elect of the 119th Congress. On Friday, the first day of the session, Republicans didn’t support Johnson on the first vote even after he engaged in some last-minute lobbying ahead of the vote.
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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When is the House speaker vote? Live updates as Mike Johnson tries to keep his job
Keep up with live updates from the USA TODAY Network. When is the House speaker vote? The House is set to vote around noon as it selects the speaker for the 119th Congress. Trump
Republican Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker in Dramatic Floor Vote
La., right, speaks with House Minority leader Hakeem as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot Friday,
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D.C. Memo: Emmer again in mix for speaker, but obstacles remain
The Republican wants to be Speaker of the House, but he faces the same obstacles that kept him from the post in 2023.
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In Major Twist, Trump Will Face Consequences for Something After All
A new rule Congress is set to vote on as soon as a speaker is elected would raise the threshold for a motion to vacate. If ...
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Mike Johnson secures votes to become speaker of 119th Congress: 'Purge the policies of America Last'
Republican Rep Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been reelected speaker of the United States House of Representatives, receiving ...
Republicans Fail to Elect Speaker on First Vote: ‘We’re Not Ready to Govern’
House Speaker Mike Johnson's attempt to hold the gavel in a straight vote was foiled by a handful of disgruntled Republicans ...
Could Tom Emmer emerge as 2nd contender for U.S. House speaker?
The U.S. House of Representatives will decide Jan. 3 whether to re-elect Speaker Mike Johnson to the top GOP job after he ...
JOHNSON, SCALISE, EMMER, McCLAIN: Congress must deliver President Trump's agenda quickly
There is good reason for the tangible excitement and sense of renewed hope in the country. The American people are ready to ...
‘You can start cutting off my fingers’: GOP lawmaker vows to vote against Johnson
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) vowed to vote against Mike Johnson to be the next Speaker of the House. CNN’s Lauren Fox explains ...
Johnson fails to reclaim speakership on first ballot
Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Keith Self (R-Texas) voted against Johnson in the alphabetical roll call vote. Johnson can only afford to have one Republican vote for someone else and still reclaim the ...