Between Trump's agenda and DOGE, Republicans have steep ambitions for the coming years. On Friday, they avoided what could've been an early stumble.
President-elect Trump called Self and Norman, who then returned to the floor and changed their votes to Johnson, bringing him to 218 and securing a second term as Speaker. • Massie was the only ...
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky was the lone Republican who voted against Johnson on the final first ballot. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries received all 215 Democrat votes. Johnson, who ...