New U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson
October 25, 2023 | Washington, D.C.
A vote was held at noon today to elect a new U.S. Speaker of the House. Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) reached the 217 mark necessary to become the new U.S. Speaker and was elected unanimously by the Republican Conference.
Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) nominated Rep. Johnson and said, “Today is the day that House Republicans will humbly look in our hearts and elect Mike Johnson as Speaker of the People's House.”
Speaker Johnson made this statement upon his election:
“It is the honor of a lifetime to have been elected the 56th Speaker of the House.
“Thank you to my colleagues, friends, staff, and family for the unmatched support throughout this process.
“It has been an arduous few weeks, and a reminder that the House is as complicated and diverse as the people we represent. The urgency of this moment demands bold, decisive action to restore trust, advance our legislative priorities, and demonstrate good governance. Our House Republican Conference is united, and eager to work.
“As Speaker, I will ensure the House delivers results and inspires change for the American people. We will restore trust in this body. We will advance a comprehensive conservative policy agenda, combat the harmful policies of the Biden Administration, and support our allies abroad. And we will restore sanity to a government desperately in need of it. Let’s get back to work.”
Democrats and leftists immediately took to social media slamming Speaker Johnson for his support of the 2020 Election investigation, his support of President Trump, and his strong conservative stance on issues.
Upon winning yesterday’s straw poll vote by the Republican Conference, he immediately led the conference in prayer.