Despite those efforts, no lawmaker publicly challenged Johnson for the position, allowing him to run unopposed. Any ...
Republicans are projected to maintain control of the House of Representatives, having won the 218 seats required.
La., is expected to easily win his party's nomination for speaker in a closed-door meeting Wednesday, with a final vote set for January on the House floor.
House Republican leaders took a victory lap as they returned to Washington, saying they are ready on Day 1 to work on ...