Mike Johnson Is Elected New House Speaker

Mike Johnson , Is Elected New House Speaker.

After Kevin McCarthy was ousted over three weeks ago, .

Rep.

Mike Johnson from Louisiana has been elected to take the gavel.

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The GOP unanimously backed him with 220 votes, while 209 Democrats sought to elect Hakeem Jeffries.

Johnson is an ally of Donald Trump.

Johnson is an ally of Donald Trump.

He was a main congressional figure in attempting to overturn 2020 election results.

As the new speaker, Johnson faces mounting pressure on a number of issues.

Government funding expires on Nov.

17, so the House and Senate will need to work together to avert a shutdown.

Meanwhile, aid for Ukraine and Israel must be decided upon.

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Meanwhile, aid for Ukraine and Israel must be decided upon.

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Johnson has already had a measure come to the floor since being elected on Oct.

25.

Lawmakers passed a resolution 412-10 in support of Israel amid its conflict with Hamas