House Republicans celebrated the election of Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana following over three weeks without a speaker.
Republicans celebrated the election of House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., after he ascended to the gavel on Wednesday. Johnson was elected speaker via a vote of 220-209, taking over the gavel from Speaker pro-tempore Patrick McHenry, R-N.C. 'It is the honor of a lifetime to have been elected the 56th Speaker of the House,' Johnson posted on X Wednesday following his election. 'Thank you to my colleagues, friends, staff, and family for the unmatched support throughout this process.
Johnson pulled off his speaker bid on Wednesday, weeks after former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ousting. Fox News Digital's Chad Pergram contributed reporting.
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