Mike Johnson Sworn in as the 56th Speaker of the US House Representatives,


Hakeem Jeffries hands over the gavel to Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson has been sworn in as the 56th Speaker of the House Representatives, ending a tumultuous 22-day vacancy since Kevin McCarthy's ouster three weeks ago.

Here's how it happened:

  • The Louisiana Republican was nominated on Tuesday evening after three rounds of voting held by Republicans in a closed-door meeting. During that time, four others were axed from the list of nominees
  • Johnson received an early endorsement from Donald Trump, who stepped outside of court during his fraud trial on Wednesday to write on X: "My strong suggestion is to go with the leading candidate, Mike Johnson"
  • Chair of the House Republican conference Elise Stefanik nominated Johnson formally on the House floor. He then received a vote from every House Republican in attendance, 220 in total, more than the requisite 215
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned of threats facing American democracy during his introductory speech for Johnson before handing over the gavel
  • Johnson told Congress "the best days of America are still ahead of us" shortly before he was sworn in. He then asked the House: "Would you like to get right to governing?"
  • He quickly outlined the future agenda of the House, listing securing the southern border and providing aid to Israel as top priorities 


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