USUS PoliticsCongressFull List: House Vote for Speaker Mike JohnsonRep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) both sought the speakership.CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSaveThe U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Oct. 3, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch TimesBy Zachary Stieber10/25/2023Updated: 12/14/2023PrintX 10:00The U.S. House of Representatives on Oct. 25 voted for a new speaker, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), weeks after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).They elected Mr. Johnson in a 220–209 vote.