Mike Johnson Elected as New House Speaker 🏛️

Mike Johnson , Is Elected New House Speaker.<br />After Kevin McCarthy was ousted <br />over three weeks ago, .<br />Rep. Mike Johnson from Louisiana <br />has been elected to take the gavel. .<br />The GOP unanimously backed him <br />with 220 votes, while 209 Democrats <br />sought to elect Hakeem Jeffries.<br />Johnson is an ally of Donald Trump.<br />Johnson is an ally of Donald Trump.<br />He was a main congressional figure in attempting to overturn 2020 election results.<br />As the new speaker, Johnson faces <br />mounting pressure on a number of issues.<br />Government funding expires on Nov. 17, <br />so the House and Senate will need to <br />work together to avert a shutdown.<br />Meanwhile, aid for Ukraine and Israel <br />must be decided upon. .<br />Meanwhile, aid for Ukraine and Israel <br />must be decided upon. .<br />Johnson has already had a measure come to the floor since being elected on Oct. 25.<br />Lawmakers passed a resolution 412-10 in support of Israel amid its conflict with Hamas