Jan 03, 2025
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The 119th Congress will begin Friday and already there’s talk of gridlock. Speaker Mike Johnson wants to remain the speaker but may not have enough votes to hold onto the gavel. Republicans have a lofty agenda: such as tackling immigration, tax reform and spending cuts. Republicans will likely enter the new Congress with 219 seats in the House. Democrats will have 215 meaning if Speaker Mike Johnson wants to hold onto the gavel, he can likely only lose one Republican. “We'll be unified, and we'll get all this done,” said Johnson. Kentucky Republican Congressman Thomas Massie posted his opposition, "We've seen Johnson partner with the Democrats to send money to Ukraine...authorize spying on Americans...and blow the budget." Another big question mark is Indiana Republican Congresswoman Victoria Spartz. President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson. "We need to stay unified so we can save the country,” said Johnson. Nebraska Republican Congressman Don Bacon said on The Hill on NewsNation most Republicans are frustrated with the few opposed to Speaker Johnson. “These people undermine our leadership and the vast majority of us who want to get things done,” said Bacon. Two years ago, House Republicans took 15 votes to elect Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Ten months later they voted to oust him over a deal he made with Democrats. A three-week fight vaulted the relatively unknown Mike Johnson to the speakership. Republicans will control the House, the Senate and the White House. Senators have already chosen their leader, Senator John Thune from South Dakota. The House needs a speaker before they can do anything: pass legislation and set up their district offices.
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