Republican Mike Johnson Elected New US House Speaker

Republican Mike Johnson Elected New US House Speaker

• Mike Johnson, a relatively lesser-known Republican from Louisiana, has taken the elected as the new speaker of the US House of Representatives. He has earned the nickname “MAGA Mike” among his hard-right colleagues, a reference to Trump’s campaign slogan “Make America Great Again”, which continues to be associated with Trumpian ideals. Addressing the House after his election, Johnson promised to quickly move forward on conservative priorities, such as support for Israel and border security.
• The House of Representatives often experiences political partisanship, with the majority party having a significant influence on the legislative agenda.
• Bills are typically passed by a simple majority vote.
• The U.S. House of Representatives is a fundamental institution of American democracy, with its members serving as the voice of the people in the federal legislative process. It has a critical role in shaping the laws and policies that govern the United States and provides a system of checks and balances within the federal government alongside the Senate and the Executive branch.

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Published date : 28 Oct 2023 04:32PM