Speaker Johnson R-LA Rep. Barrett R-MI Deliver Remarks in Lansing
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This storySpeaker Johnson's Leadership Role
- U.S. House of Representatives
- U.S. Senate
- Michigan State Legislature
- Federal Court System
Speaker Johnson was a constitutional attorney before Congress!
Before becoming the 60th Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson spent years as a constitutional attorney defending religious liberty cases. Learn more at Wikipedia
The House Speaker is 2nd in line for the U.S. presidency!
Under the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, the Speaker of the House follows only the Vice President in succession — making Speaker Johnson one of the most powerful officials in the U.S. government when he speaks on legal matters.
Topic poll · all networksKevin McCarthy was the first Speaker removed by motion to vacate. How many votes did it take?
- A simple majority (218)
- A two-thirds supermajority
- Just 8 Republicans joining Dems
- A unanimous House vote
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Just 8 Republicans joining Dems
Topic poll · all networksHow many GOP Speaker nominees failed before Mike Johnson won the gavel?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 5
Guess, then reveal the answer
3
