Mike Johnson Unanimous Vote 2025. Mike johnson initially came up short in his bid to remain speaker on the first ballot, but his allies are optimistic they can flip some of the three gop votes against him in. Mike johnson—or any challenger—needs a majority of lawmakers voting who cast a vote for a candidate.
Mike johnson won reelection as house speaker by the narrowest of. House speaker mike johnson secured the votes of all but one republican to remain in the job he has held since kevin mccarthy was ousted in 2023.