The 119th Congress convenes with Republicans in control of both chambers for the first time since 2019. The House begins voting to re-elect Mike Johnson as speaker, facing potential challenges from within the Republican caucus.
Lawmakers in the 119th Congress are set to be sworn in today with Republicans in control of both chambers for the first time since 2019. The House convened around noon and has begun voting on whether to re-elect Mike Johnson as the speaker; as few as two Republican defections could sink him. Senate Republicans chose John Thune of South Dakota. In the House, Republicans may face some tough battles to pass legislation.
Any dissent from within the caucus could doom a vote, while Democrats will be needed to pass most legislation in the Senate.Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was heckled on the House floor by Republicans shouting 'order!' as he sought to say a few words about Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., while he voted for him as speaker.Former House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., didn't cast a vote for speaker. Neither did current House Freedom Caucus Chair Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., and a few other Republicans. Many congress members brought their kids to the Capitol today, an opening day tradition to bring family members since members are expected to be sworn in later. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., has her son sitting on her lap in the chamber.It's notable that Reps. Lauren Boebert and Tim Burchett voted for Johnson, both were considered possible nos. Members may change their vote up until the end, though. The speaker vote has begun. Only Johnson and Jeffries were nominated but members can vote for any person during the vote. Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., nominated Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., to be speaker of the House. He threw shade at Mike Johnson’s handling of the government funding package last month, saying Jeffries is the only candidate for speaker who knows how to cut a bipartisan deal and stick to it. Democrats applauded. 'There is only one leader who understands the needs of the working people and has lived the American dream himself and is committed to ensuring its promise for future generations,' he added
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