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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
Mike Johnson Wins House Speaker Vote (Live Updates)
The House voted Friday to reelect Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., after multiple Republicans initially did not cast a vote for him in what became a tight contest spurred by pushback from a small, but influential group of Republicans against the speaker.
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.
Dem Rep. Auchincloss: "No" Democrats Will Vote For Mike Johnson For Speaker, But He Will Need Our Votes To Pass Bills
Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss told CNN on Thursday morning that Democrats will not assist Republican Mike Johnson in the election to remain House Speaker this time, but Johnson should start reaching across the aisle if he wants his legislation to pass: CNN: Speaker Johnson is in a very precarious position where you've had several Republicans come out and say that they won't likely vote for him for speaker.
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House speaker vote live updates: Johnson appears on track to lose 1st-round showdown
Republican members of the House of Representatives applaud Speaker of the House Mike Johnson after he was nominated by House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain during the first session of the 119th Congress in Washington, Jan. 3, 2025. She praised Johnson, saying he was given a tough task when he took over for McCarthy in late 2023.
On the House Floor: Johnson Sighs and Democrats Huddle During Speaker Vote
During the vote for the next House speaker, incumbent Mike Johnson texted on his cellphone and talked with his head bowed to Rep. Andy Ogles (R., Tenn.), who was crouched in the aisle beside him. Johnson let out a big sigh as Ogles walked away.
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.
Who Did Not Vote for Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House?
Johnson managed to keep his position as Speaker of the House of Representatives after a close call. Find out which GOP members initially didn’t vote for him.
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Live updates: House begins Speaker vote; Suspense builds with GOP holdouts
The House is now voting on whether Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will keep his gavel in the 119th Congress. Johnson has a narrow margin for error in Friday’s Speakership vote. Assuming all members are present and voting for a candidate,
Democratic whip hopes for no GOP ‘chaos’ with House speaker vote
Mass., says Democrats won’t cross party lines to vote for Mike Johnson and avoid a prolonged fight over speaker.
Mike Johnson Speaker of the House vote live updates: Will GOP holdouts defy Trump?
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s fate hangs in the balance as Republicans prepare to vote Friday on whether he will lead them in the 119th Congress. Several GOP members remain undecided — and Johnson,
All Democrats expected to participate in Speaker’s vote
All Democrats are expected to be in the Capitol on Friday for the vote to seat the next Speaker of the House, according to ...
All 215 Democrats are committed to voting for Jeffries for Speaker: Rep. Clark
Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA), the House Minority Whip, joins Ana Cabrera to share where the Democrats stand on the upcoming House Speaker vote and to discuss whether she believes Mike Johnson will be ...
Iowa Democratic Party to vote on party chair this weekend
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart is seeking the role again, which is a two year term, after first winning the internal election in 2023. Iowa Democrats are coming off an ...