Rep LaMalfa's death further shrinks Republican House majority

Rep. Doug LaMalfa's death shrinks the Republican House majority to 218 seats, creating new challenges for Speaker Mike ...

Mike Johnson’s Majority in Peril After Sudden Republican Death

Prior to his death, Republicans already were facing a tight majority of 219-213, with former Representative Marjorie Taylor ...
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A once rare legislative tool is causing headaches for Mike Johnson

The discharge petition is a way to force votes by sidestepping the speaker. For decades it was mostly forgotten, but has been ...

Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65

California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa has died at the age of 65, according to House Republican leaders.
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Mike Johnson: The Man Who Knew Too Little

When all non-essential government services were suspended at the beginning of October, that also seemed to include the House ...
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La. Representative Mike Johnson elected as Vice Chairman of House Republican Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTAL/KMSS) — Louisiana State Representative Mike Johnson was elected Tuesday as Vice Chairman of the House Republican Conference for the 117th Congress. According to state ...
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva says “We need to stand up for LGBTQ+ rights” during swearing-in speech

Nov 12, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus speak to the media after Rep. Grijalva was sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson, ...
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Who is Mike Johnson? Here's what to know about the new Republican House speaker

Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson was elected House speaker on Wednesday, three weeks after California Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the position and the chamber was left without a leader.
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Trump puts Mike Johnson in a bind on health care

House Speaker Mike Johnson is starting off the new year in a familiar, uncomfortable predicament: The Louisiana Republican ...