JUST IN: Mike Johnson Wins Vote To Become Speaker Of The House And End GOP Battle | Full Roll Call

Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) won a roll call vote on the House floor to become the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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[@dianetoombs868]

Yes, congrats to Mike Johnson 🎉

[@dorothyharpe95]

Congratulations to Mike Johnson as Speaker.

[@Tonimaroni2BeKindToAnimals]

Look him up….he wants to remove social security…..it’s in black and white if you dare to research him. Let’s hope you’re not on it…

[@jamesmichaeljean7840]

Imagine forced to taking on a job nobody else want. 😂 America is so screwed. 😢

[@skincareceo]

​@@jamesmichaeljean7840America is fine, calm down.

[@billwilliams3589]

Congratulations 🎊 👏 glad our party finally came together.

[@JoeNarbaiz]

It's about time! 😂

[@et34t34fdf]

Well, this backfired spectaculary on the dems, now they have to deal with a worse speaker(for them) than the one they helped remove.

[@rhondamyers4936]

For sure.

[@user-oe7iu6yo8s]

The Republicans made the right choice -

[@rrains4143]

Good job Republicans ✝️🇺🇸

[@rhondamyers4936]

Now let’s get bush.

[@ann3856]

At last!!! Congratulations Mike Johnson! Speaker Johnson.

[@Tonimaroni2BeKindToAnimals]

He wants to take away social security.great job!🎉

[@hellohello-cu1ug]

saw this - An Article title ' *Who Is Mike Johnson? One of the House’s Staunchest Conservatives* .' _A lawyer and former chairman of the conservative Republican Study Committee, he played a pivotal role in congressional efforts to overturn the 2020 election_ : *Quote from One Reader below*

[@willycolon6507]

There was never a congressional effort to overturn the 2020 election. There are lots of questions about how Biden won. Why did the media and Big Tech with the help of the FBI, IRS, Dept of Justice, etc. silenced conservatives while the Bidens' corruption was kept a secret?

[@rhondamyers4936]

An automatic attack by the propagandaists .

[@5solas55]

Some of them sound like kids in their answers. Just answer. No dramatics needed 🙄

[@shirleyallen1418]

It's tradition to be complimentary in vote for special occasions like speaker

[@SumDumGy]

@@shirleyallen1418Complimentary? Is that what you took away from this farce of a proceeding? I saw more adulting in episodes of Romper Room.

[@almawilliams9923]

Congratulations to Mike Johnson and thank God it wasnt Jeffries.

[@L._Diaz]

I suppose you didn't hear Democrat House Leader, Jeffries GLOWING and complimentary introduction of him today. Too bad for you I guess that the Dems actually LIKE him!😂

[@almawilliams9923]

@@L._Diaz No I doubt that he just didnt want to come across as a sore Loser, he wishes he was speaker he was close though.

[@L._Diaz]

@@almawilliams9923 Do you always project undeserved motives on to other people? That would make your relationships very difficult. No, Jeffries is a decent and respected leader. Even Johnson likes Jeffries.

[@barbarajohansson6361]

Congratulations !!!

[@enyo24]

It’s about time

[@dianetoombs868]

So glad Johnson got in and not Jeffries!! I think there would have been dissension in the house if Jeffries got in!!!!!🎉

[@huydang5955]

Who is this guy? I’ve never heard of him

[@davidbates3758]

NW LA

[@jackiecp1021]

Awesome! Congratulations 🎊 🎉

[@lyndaadamson4792]

Johnson ~ Incredible Choice !

[@rev.jonathanwint6038]

MEGA there is hope! #Trump2024

[@robinsylvester766]

Well hopefully he will not become a Rino while in this position.

[@tomcox5063]

EXCELLENT!❤

[@user-ml5kt2mc8m]

Way to go Mike. Now stand firm for your party.

[@jamesricker3997]

He will have to talk with Kevin McCarthy before he is allowed to do that

[@rayadler1733]

And americas values and laws

[@L._Diaz]

How about for the ENTIRE United States and not just 31% of it?

[@SumDumGy]

*for America. He doesn’t serve a Party. He serves *us.*

[@michaelyoung1681]

That's alot of Johnson!!!😂😂

[@aleydasosa1134]

Congratulations congressman Johnson ! God gives you WISDON and strength to get us a out of this mess. From Texas big hug.🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏

[@reneamcgee984]

These children need to learn how to play together. This has really been embarrassing to watch and frustrating bc the American ppl are paying them to play games with our lives. Smh

[@shirleyallen1418]

Rinos held this up.

[@kitanomotoso1854]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@Tonimaroni2BeKindToAnimals]

Great job 🎉. First on his agenda is to remove social security. Because you all hate socialism. Fools….

[@tommyhodges2105]

Congratulations

[@MrRuumi1]

Jesus thank you for appointing Mike as the speaker!

[@gonzalo1134]

Thanks God that Mr. Jeffries was put away, no more Mr. Jeffries. Now we have someone to be proud of, Mr. Mike Johnson.

[@JoeNarbaiz]

God had nothing to do with it.

[@L._Diaz]

I suppose you didn't hear Democrat House Leader, Jeffries GLOWING and complimentary introduction of Johnson today. Too bad for you I guess that the Dems actually LIKE him!😂

[@SumDumGy]

He stormed out after and pulled the fire alarm in disgust.

[@gonzalo1134]

@@JoeNarbaiz Joe, it is a miracle that such a truly intelligent man has reached such a high position level in our government. I thank God for taking care of America.

[@gonzalo1134]

@@L._Diaz Well Mr. Diaz, if the democrats like Mr. Johnson much better because in this way Mr. Johnson will be able to carry on with the great projects he has in mind. We'll see what happens. I truly trust the wisdom of Mr. Johnson to overcome the many obstacles there are with so many mediocre congressmen and congresswomen in our government. God will help Mr. Mike Johnson.

[@I-AM-YOUR-MOM]

Why did they not choose George Santos... 🤧

[@goldwingerppg5953]

I literally LOL! Good one.

[@megd7593]

Who the hell is mike Johnson???

[@elbo55]

Amazing how you'd rather flaunt your ignorance than do a little research... SMH

[@shirleyallen1418]

Christian conservative

[@tinajohnson8366]

Mr. Johnson The People’s House Speaker🇺🇸💯

[@johnmiller3494]

They said the republican were united in voting for this guy, 😮 that can't be right, Republicans? United?😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SumDumGy]

Not really. How many “right person for the job” comments did we hear before they settled on someone? We went through, what, a dozen or more candidates, and voted in someone I’ve never heard of.

[@uncovidvaxxforthestrongand3582]

yep united against the swampy democrats.

[@annsantonino9103]

😂😂😅

[@gregbartleman6372]

Just what we need, a MAGA loving, election denier as House Speaker

[@russell-gt1dy]

Imagine thinking that objection to certifying an election that entailed a party-funded network of illegal ballot harvesting and vote coaxing on a mass scale was somehow 'election denial' or 'voter suppression' or a 'threat to democracy'

[@Liberalcali]

Trump 2024! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@JoeNarbaiz]

@@Liberalcali Dream on! 😂

[@L._Diaz]

​@@Liberalcali This Trump-era MAGAt party is neither conservative nor Republican. It is purely Populist Nationalist with a mix of Cult of Personality folded in.

[@JiraiyaSama86]

I don't know what to make of it, but some were just too happy or enthusiastic to name their vote. They're definitely not too afraid to show their personality.

[@brett22bt]

I saw the thumbnail and thought it was Stephen Colbert playing some sort of joke.

[@justsumname]

Hopefully Mike will release the J6 tapes

[@L._Diaz]

They already are.🙄 Jeez. Go find the archive link and stop whining. 😂

[@randallwilliams2274]

Know that you have gotten off your do nothings you need to reimburse the American people for not doing anything for the past year and do your jobs. Make sure you know that you are being watched and next election is coming.

[@10knucklechuckle]

Johnson seems like a solid choice, the guy is a pure pitbull when it comes to oversight.

[@anthonyrowlett3940]

He dam well better be,now get out the greedy hogs (Democrats), an start helping the people rather than the Elites that has sacrificed millions of poor for self gains.

[@williamlaprarie3007]

Oversight is a fkn joke when no accountability is dished out.

[@jamesricker3997]

Oversight is a liberal concept and an abomination to republicans

[@10knucklechuckle]

@@williamlaprarie3007 One day at a time, sweet Jesus! ;) At least it is an improvement in one aspect and hopefully it will lead to better accountability as well but I wouldn't hold my breath.

[@williamlaprarie3007]

@10knucklechuckle when they bring down the DOJ for constitutional violations I believe he is as 23 right now. Or start arresting people onnthe FBI for political assassination charges just so the government could take rancher land...yeah I won't hold my breath either.

[@51cathey]

Thank you, Father. Guide this man in honor and truth.

[@reynoldburt1208]

It's about time ⏲️ that the Republicans stop acting silly and be men of honor 🎖

[@jamesricker3997]

If they were men of honor, they would not be republicans

[@skincareceo]

Yeah, Biden is such a man of honor.

[@L._Diaz]

​@@skincareceo He is actually.🫠

[@supermhart]

​@@L._Diaz😂

[@lindablymyer5010]

You have got to be kidding, with the Democrates in power now, totally destroying thi country!! @@jamesricker3997

[@jenniferwaite3219]

I was beginning to lose all hope. I'm very grateful to see unity in the vote today. Thank you. We needed to see this.

[@nicoleg099]

Thank you Matt Gaetz!!!!!!!

[@TeresaG59]

Finally!

[@t60334]

His helicopter momma had to yell "Shut up!" to reporters' questions on him helping trump. Still on the bottle.

[@jimerrigo7142]

yes

[@streeterstreeter8203]

🎉

[@iowawizkid1]

God is great!

[@HOUSEOFHUNA]

HOUSE OF MAGA

[@robertgraves580]

Thank you Jesus! Congratulations Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House.🇺🇸

[@JoeNarbaiz]

Jesus has nothing to do with it! 😂

[@t60334]

Jesus didn't do this!

[@gregcamp4290]

If Jesus didn't do it ..then my did he give God the glory...hmmm

[@Bumperump]

A true fascist!

[@Liberalcali]

Fascist are democrats

[@katherynkennedy5881]

I liked Jim, but he could get rather incensed at times, I believe Mike will be more level headed.

[@seancase71]

About time they just pushed someone through, dont they know weve got more money to send Israel and Ukraine. WW3 isnt going to start itself 😂

[@skywonderly1768]

209 votes congresmem need to be looked into for being paid by lobbyists… for the win mike Johnson!!!! Whoop whoop!!!! Let’s get some work done!!!! ❤

[@darlayjones669]

CONGRESS: Mike, come here! you're now the new House Speaker. 😡 Mike: Are you fucking serious?😳🫢 CONGRESS: Yeah man! 😡 Mike: How the hell that happened?🙄 CONGRESS: Man, we absolutely have no fucking clue.😡 Mike: Cool! Damn! Damn! Damn! 😂

[@davebennett6433]

My pick too

[@Beeheezey-2.0]

Hey Nader we have a SPEAKER AND HE'S MAGA.

[@zeanag1]

Another sad day for the people of the United States of America another Trumper

[@goldwingerppg5953]

This isn’t going to end well for the GOP.

[@lionjudah5738]

Would you mind to elaborate, please?

[@goldwingerppg5953]

@@lionjudah5738 In purple states with a lot of moderates and states where republicans won seats Biden won the states will swing many voters away from Republicans. The ads already write themselves, with the Republicans just a few minutes ago booing a reporter asking about his efforts to help Trump overturn the 2020 election. Are you kidding me! Trumps lawyers have now admitted to lying and election fraud and the dominos will continue to fall. Trump and the MAGA is the gift that keeps on giving the Democrats and it will be an absolute bloodbath for the GOP in the 2024 elections.

[@baconchalupa]

Yeah. Conservative values have been so erroded in the country by Trumpolitics. He isn't even conservative. Republican party will die and be replaced by whatever this new breed of fake Republicans are. Only God can save the country now.

[@SumDumGy]

Agreed. I become more disheartened by Republicans every day.

[@la4013]

oh yes, it will!!! wish him well that's it.

[@LeAnn610]

Pray for Mr. Johnson to do well.

[@LeAnn610]

All democrats remain defiant.

[@L._Diaz]

I suppose you didn't hear Democrat House Leader, Jeffries GLOWING and complimentary introduction of him today. Too bad for you I guess that the Dems actually LIKE him!😂

[@karenlittle337]

❤state congratulations 🎊🍾🎈 Mike Johnson

[@missreserved6435]

Well done, now get to work!

[@TimSparks-te3ni]

Go set down democrats😂😂😂

[@ozziecrosby2092]

BYRON DONALDS!!!!!!!! C'MON, MAN!!!

[@suzannecermy3700]

If he's a lying ring we the people will make a very loud noise!!!

[@marcuslawless9672]

This is another slick attorney saying the words his people want to hear. No mention of corporations paying their fare share of taxes.

[@eugeniocorpuz8338]

He voted against confirming Biden as president on January 6th.

[@russell-gt1dy]

@@eugeniocorpuz8338 no one should have certified an election that entailed a party-funded network of illegal ballot harvesting and vote coaxing on a mass scale

[@russell-gt1dy]

By 'corporations' you mean the millions of small business LLCs in this country that were choked by some of the highest corporate taxes in the world? Or do you mean the Fortune 500 who have the capital and leverage to dance around a high tax

[@markrivet]

Worry about paying your own taxes

[@markrivet]

And rightfully voted against certifying the illegitimate president ....that the DOJ and FBI elected

[@cosmiccoepiece2623]

I wanted Jim,but mikes a good second ….happy

[@JoeNarbaiz]

Historically, the Speaker of the House has been a member of the majority party. The fact that the Speaker would be a Republican was inevitable. Why did it take you so long, Republicans? Glad you finally got your act together! 😂

[@donaldrichardson9132]

0

[@rosaliegalvan788]

SPEAKER JOHNSON CONGRATS

[@33bagtr]

All criminals

[@ThaiThom]

Did Mike Johnson vote to impeach Trump?

[@rebeccatrainor6366]

No..

[@shirleyallen1418]

No he's for Trump

[@khamisikinney1842]

No Democrats

[@luvlabso130]

❤ awesome leader

[@user-ml5kt2mc8m]

Thank goodness those bone heads, that was holding up the vote for Speaker, finally got their heads out of their butts. So disappointed with the Republican Party. Kennedy is looking better all the time. Who could be worse the the Democrats. The Republicans are disappointing as late too.

[@sherriebarnes6687]

Never disappointed in doing what they knew was right. Hold your head high you 8, you did the right thing. If Johnson pulls another McCarthy move oust him also.

[@askew9976]

Funny how motivating it was “holding them hostage…”

[@luvlabso130]

A true conservative 🇺🇸

[@t60334]

A true plastic container

[@luvlabso130]

@@t60334 2 wars death everywhere. Open border invasion. Another war? Can it get much worse with Biden?

[@wayneschmidt8854]

Uh oh, i smell impeachment 😮

[@streeterstreeter8203]

He a good man!!!

[@DallasCody]

Sacrificial lamb

[@markrivet]

Democrats are scared now....😂😂😂😂

[@JoeNarbaiz]

Why would Democrats be scared? 😂

[@puck61luck64]

Now I have to look up every vote he's made while in congress. To see if he show any signs of being a Rino. Will see. As I am with every Congress Republican members. Hope he's as good as thought. And any Republicans that voted for Jeffies will be gone come next election.

[@L._Diaz]

I suppose you didn't hear Democrat House Leader, Jeffries GLOWING and complimentary introduction of him today. Too bad for you I guess that the Dems actually LIKE him!😂

[@RandyCapor]

Hopefully Johnson will stop the Biden Border and Spending MADNESS!!!

[@marcuslawless9672]

How about raising taxes on the rich corporations!

[@box3071]

​@@marcuslawless9672That's not the problem, it's the tax exemptions. Even small companies can join in, you can actually buy a $1200 dollar phone from Samsung tax free, it's a business program. It's stuff like that keeping the working folk poor. Either get rid of tax exemptions or expand it to the working class.

[@beverlystamp9755]

Thank You Jesus !!!!

[@DAustin-nr4lq]

America is doomed

[@JoeNarbaiz]

Thanks for your pessimistic comment. 😂

[@SumDumGy]

What a sad day. Settle on a Speaker it was clear the people didn’t want, by a body of representatives who couldn’t be troubled to conduct themselves like adults. From not bothering to vote, to making stupid comments, to voting for a person who disrupts proceedings pulling a fire alarm, this is our governing body, America.

[@CharlesHyland-rs2bs]

Hope he shuts down war funding

[@MikeW-dz7ij]

Why do you want to abandon our allies?

[@Danijean85]

Hakeem Jeffries. 😂😂😂

[@kanglon4]

Glory to GOD ! What is his position on preserving our Constitutional Rights?

[@L._Diaz]

OUR "Constitutional Rights" have NOTHING to do with God's glory. What? You think heaven will be a Republican Democracy?😂

[@SumDumGy]

Shouldn’t you be asking that before offering praise?

[@user-ml5kt2mc8m]

You 20 hold outs will be remembered

[@willycolon6507]

❤I have never heard of Mike Johnson before, but when he mentioned 'In God We Trust'" we now have hope of bringing God to the House of Representatives that is badly needed with so much hate around!! Thank🙏God we did not get Mr. Jeffreys! (In 2007, while still in his first term in the State Assembly, Jeffries endorsed and supported Barack Obama, and was among Obama's earliest supporters in Hillary Clinton's home state.)

[@JoeNarbaiz]

Separation of church and state!

[@willycolon6507]

Commentators today may disagree that the Constitution was a product of Divine Providence or that it contains elements informed by Christianity, but the Bible was undisputedly among the intellectual sources that influenced the founders.@@JoeNarbaiz

[@JoeNarbaiz]

@@willycolon6507 Then explain the establishment clause of the 1st Amendment. Actually, my reaction was to your comment thanking God. God had nothing to do with it. He didn't make the decision.😂

[@L._Diaz]

​@@willycolon6507 That is heretical FULL STOP.

[@SumDumGy]

Our Constitution mandates a separation of church and state. God needs to be left *out* of The House of Representatives.

[@EmmaCapps-iu2pm]

I ask your will be done in these matters in Christ Jesus Holy name amen.I ask this Father God in Jesus precious name.Save our country and Israel.and restore Godliness on our planet.Amen

[@jdm1657]

God in heaven help us. Trump on steroids. Time to seriously pray for the USA. It's sad how many are loyal to a man that will never be loyal to them. God is loyal and faithful to all

[@gregcamp4290]

If your praying to God..besides Trump and Johnson who else has tried to turn this country back to God...don't pray for God to help and then curse the help he sends

[@lindablymyer5010]

I LOVE Trump, the man giving his LIFE for this country, instead of this country PAYING FOR HIS GREED, like Obama and BIDEN FAMILY. I don't know this Johnson, but I PRAY he supports TRUMP like 76 Million REAL Voters did in 2020.

[@PokeJoe13]

Good I don't want to see hakeem Jeffery as the house speaker

[@denisebohar4338]

Fantastic next we will have our great president Donald Trump back in the white house 😁

[@Tonimaroni2BeKindToAnimals]

He is pro removing social security. Great job!

[@russell-gt1dy]

How gullible are you

[@markrivet]

Total lie

[@Tonimaroni2BeKindToAnimals]

@@markrivet why would I lie. Research him…I dare you!

[@Tonimaroni2BeKindToAnimals]

@@russell-gt1dy RESEARCH HIM! Why would I lie….this affects republicans and democrats…..we rely on this!

[@Tonimaroni2BeKindToAnimals]

@@russell-gt1dy I’m not the one who refuses to do my homework on these people!

[@CommonSense823]

First order of business…. Expel the Jihad Squad.

[@MikeW-dz7ij]

The speaker cant expel anyone lol

[@williamlaprarie3007]

​@MikeW-dz7ij they can pass the motion to the floor though.

[@MikeW-dz7ij]

@@williamlaprarie3007 How are you going to get enough democrats to support it?

[@MikeW-dz7ij]

@@williamlaprarie3007 What rules have they violated that would allow for a motion in the first place??

[@TurboGC8]

And we all lose

[@lowhydrogen7018a1]

Who? I don’t know anything about the huy

[@lowhydrogen7018a1]

@user-ew1ug5io1f agree but seems like 1/2 of the republicans are scummy too

[@mynamewastaken06]

Now back to work and get biden out.

[@JoeNarbaiz]

Dream on! 😂

[@baconchalupa]

Yikes how terrible 😂😂

[@doncyrene2543]

Congratulations Mike Johnson❤❤❤

[@PhuocNguyen-fk7rs]

Please restore our law and order. And do best for American Citizens... stop wasting our heart earn money to the illegals and wars.