Chamber will start with speakership vote that could cement his leadership or plunge Congress into turmoil
The US House of Representatives will begin its new session on Friday with a dramatic speakership vote that could either cement Republican Mike Johnson’s leadership or plunge Congress into turmoil, as Republican dissent threatens his hold on power.
As the House’s first order of business – which is scheduled to begin around noon Eastern time – members must elect a speaker before they can be sworn in. Each representative will stand to declare their choice in a roll call vote, with Johnson needing a majority of all members voting to secure victory.