Mike Johnson Re-elected Speaker of the House with 218 Votes on First Ballot, to Advance America First Agenda

Jan 3, 2025, 08:09 PM

Mike Johnson has been re-elected as Speaker of the House for the 119th Congress, securing 218 votes on the first ballot. The re-election of Johnson, a strong conservative and former chairman of the Republican Study Committee, was supported by President Donald Trump and numerous Republican figures, including Representatives Vern Buchanan, Randy Feenstra, and Chuck Edwards. Johnson's re-election is seen as a mandate from the recent election to advance President Trump's America First agenda, which includes securing the border, rebuilding the economy, standing up to China, and lowering taxes. In his first speech after the vote, Johnson emphasized the commitment to policies that prioritize America and Americans, stating that the path of prosperity has been paved with such policies and that the 119th Congress will champion the America First agenda.