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The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.
- Jan. 2, 2025Updated 3:07 p.m. ET
No Republican has emerged to challenge Mr. Johnson, and the G.O.P. is facing overwhelming pressure to get the process over with quickly this year so that Congress can certify Mr. Trump’s election as scheduled on Monday.
But at least one Republican has already said he will not back Mr. Johnson, with others expressing concerns about his leadership. If Mr. Johnson fails to cobble together a majority, the House could face a deadlock similar to the one that took hold in 2023, which could mean several votes before lawmakers finally elect a speaker.
