Mike Johnson

James Michael Johnson is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives since October 25, 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he is in his fourth House term, having represented Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017.
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Some of the key events about Mike Johnson

  • 1977
    Graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelor's degree in business administration
  • 1988
    Earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law
  • 1995
    Elected to the Alabama State Senate
  • 2003
    Became a member of the Alabama House of Representatives
  • 2010
    Elected as the Republican Leader in the Alabama House of Representatives
  • 2015
    Elected as Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives
  • 2019
    Elected to the United States House of Representatives
  • 2021
    Became the Vice Chairman of the House Republican Conference
  • 2023
    Elected as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
  • 2023
    Brokered a deal to avoid a government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution
  • 2023
    Voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election results for Arizona and Pennsylvania
  • 2023
    Supported efforts to overturn the 2020 election results
  • 2023
    Opposed the formation of a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 Capitol attack
  • 2023
    Voted against impeaching President Trump for his role in the January 6 insurrection
  • 2023
    Opposed the Respect for Marriage Act, which would protect same-sex and interracial marriages
  • 2023
    Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which aimed to address climate change and reduce healthcare costs
  • 2023
    Opposed legislation to protect access to contraception
  • 2023
    Voted against a bipartisan gun safety bill following mass shootings
  • 2023
    Supported a national abortion ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy
  • 2023
    Opposed efforts to raise the debt ceiling, risking a potential U.S. default

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US House Speaker's secret call with Taiwan leader triggers Chinese warning

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House speaker sets new bathroom rules before historic Congress member arrival

House speaker sets new bathroom rules before historic Congress member arrival

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House panel's secret Gaetz report creates waves in Trump's AG pick process

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Senator wants secret House report about Trump's new Attorney General pick

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House speaker's sudden change on ethics panel independence raises questions

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House speaker blocks ethics report about Trump's surprise AG pick

House speaker blocks ethics report about Trump's surprise AG pick

Speaker Johnson wants to stop release of House ethics report about **Matt Gaetz** right after his sudden resignation. The ex-congressman needs Senate approval for Attorney General role

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House leader takes surprising stand on Matt Gaetz investigation details

House leader takes surprising stand on Matt Gaetz investigation details

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House speaker's private dinner with GOP reveals tough choices ahead

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Trump picks surprising trio for top positions in upcoming administration

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Republican control of Congress opens doors for dramatic policy shifts next year

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House Speaker Johnson faces tricky path in upcoming Republican leadership vote

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Key Congress races might change how US deals with world powers next year

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New Trump team reveals unexpected health-care changes for possible 2025

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Planes, politics and promises: Harris and Trump cross paths in crucial state

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Last-minute campaign rush: Harris and Trump fight for crucial votes in key states

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House leader hints at big healthcare changes under possible Trump return

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