New Speaker Of The House 2025 Mike Johnson. Mike johnson—or any challenger—needs a majority of lawmakers voting who cast a vote for a candidate. — speaker mike johnson (@speakerjohnson) january 3, 2025 the drama on the first day of the new congress echoed the dynamic two years ago when kevin mccarthy faced.

The first major drama of the new congress took place as the house of representatives sought to elect a new speaker, with mike johnson managing to secure a. In a surprising move, mike johnson managed to tamp down a conservative rebellion and secured the support to remain speaker on the first ballot friday, after two republicans.