Rep. Mike Johnson was elected as the 56th speaker of the House Wednesday after three failed GOP tries. Unlike in previous ballots, every single Republican voted for him, giving him 220 votes.
The hard-liner and 2020 election denier said the House will have an “aggressive schedule in the days and weeks ahead.”
The House has faced a chaotic speakership battle that has dragged on for three weeks.
A look back at key moments:
- House passes resolution defending Israel under Speaker Johnson
- Schumer said he looks forward to working with Johnson in bipartisan way
- Biden says he'll work with Johnson
- House motion-to-vacate rules remain unchanged after Johnson elected speaker
- Johnson: 'We're going to dispense with all the usual ceremonies and celebrations'