WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Friday marks the start of a new Congress, and the House checked off its first order of business: electing a speaker. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) ultimately won over enough Republicans in the first round of voting, but it wasn't initially looking that way Several House members voted against Johnson, all except one changed their votes, handing him the speaker's gavel again and allowing the House to swear in lawmakers. Kentucky Congressman Tom Massie already said he would vote against Johnson. Other Republicans, like South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman, also nominated others for speaker but then most changed their tune and voted for Johnson. Some GOP members had concerns about federal government spending and wanted assurances from Johnson that he has a plan to tackle it. Johnson said he will be transparent about where tax dollars are spent and find better ways to use them. "He's an honest broker. He shows you his true beliefs at face value,” said Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.). Michigan Congresswoman Lisa McClain supported Johnson, as did Tennessee Congressman Mark Green. "This is about the Trump agenda,” said Green. New York Congressman Nick Langworthy said President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement of Johnson should be enough. "This is the quarterback, he's chosen for the team, and it is it is time that we come together,” said Langworthy. As expected, House Democrats stood by their same leader from the previous Congress. "House Democrats are united behind the most powerful legislative leader in this chamber, Hakeem Jeffries of Brooklyn,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) House Republicans also hoped to quickly wrap up the speaker election because they couldn't certify President-elect Donald Trump's win on Monday without a leader in place.