New House Speaker Mike Johnson Issues Statement Following Today’s Victory: A Commitment to Conservative Policy and Restoration of Trust
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), the newly elected Speaker of the House, released a statement shortly after his win was announced. Johnson has taken the reins as the 56th Speaker, and his statement addressed the path ahead for the House under his leadership.
“It is the honor of a lifetime to have been elected the 56th Speaker of the House,” Johnson began. “Thank you to my colleagues, friends, staff, and family for the unmatched support throughout this process.”
Mike Johnson was elected the 56th Speaker with 220 votes—just five votes over the 215 needed to secure the Speaker’s gavel. The close count came as a result of four absent members.
Johnson acknowledged the arduous campaign that preceded his victory and the complexity of the chamber he is now set to lead.
