Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson elected new U.S. House speaker after weeks of chaos

STORY: Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson elected next U.S. House speaker after weeks of chaos DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:13 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. House of Representatives voting to elect the new speaker 2. various of Mike Johnson taking the gavel from U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries STORYLINE: Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, vice chairman of the U.S. House Republican conference, was elected the new House speaker in a full chamber vote Wednesday, bringing weeks of chaos to a momentary halt as Republicans struggled to find a replacement after the historical ouster of Kevin McCarthy. Johnson, the fourth Republican nominee, won the gavel by a vote of 220-209, with unanimous Republican support. Previous nominees -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, the No. 2 Republican in the House of Representatives, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jim Jordan, and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer -- all failed to garner enough

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

(231025) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Newly-elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks in the House Chamber in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 25, 2023. Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, vice chairman of the U.S. House Republican conference, was elected the new House speaker in a full chamber vote Wednesday, bringing weeks of chaos to a momentary halt as Republicans struggled to find a replacement after the historical ouster of Kevin McCarthy. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

(231025) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Newly-elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R, Rear) speaks in the House Chamber in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 25, 2023. Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, vice chairman of the U.S. House Republican conference, was elected the new House speaker in a full chamber vote Wednesday, bringing weeks of chaos to a momentary halt as Republicans struggled to find a replacement after the historical ouster of Kevin McCarthy. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

(231025) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Newly-elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson takes the oath of office in the House Chamber in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 25, 2023. Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, vice chairman of the U.S. House Republican conference, was elected the new House speaker in a full chamber vote Wednesday, bringing weeks of chaos to a momentary halt as Republicans struggled to find a replacement after the historical ouster of Kevin McCarthy. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

(231025) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The House Chamber is seen during a roll-call vote for the House speaker in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 25, 2023. Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, vice chairman of the U.S. House Republican conference, was elected the new House speaker in a full chamber vote Wednesday, bringing weeks of chaos to a momentary halt as Republicans struggled to find a replacement after the historical ouster of Kevin McCarthy. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

(231025) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Newly-elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson holds the gavel in the House Chamber in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 25, 2023. Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, vice chairman of the U.S. House Republican conference, was elected the new House speaker in a full chamber vote Wednesday, bringing weeks of chaos to a momentary halt as Republicans struggled to find a replacement after the historical ouster of Kevin McCarthy. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

(231025) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Newly-elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (Front) speaks with House Republicans on the East Steps of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 25, 2023. Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, vice chairman of the U.S. House Republican conference, was elected the new House speaker in a full chamber vote Wednesday, bringing weeks of chaos to a momentary halt as Republicans struggled to find a replacement after the historical ouster of Kevin McCarthy. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

(231025) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Newly-elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (Front) speaks with House Republicans on the East Steps of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 25, 2023. Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, vice chairman of the U.S. House Republican conference, was elected the new House speaker in a full chamber vote Wednesday, bringing weeks of chaos to a momentary halt as Republicans struggled to find a replacement after the historical ouster of Kevin McCarthy. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

(231025) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Newly-elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson takes the oath of office in the House Chamber in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 25, 2023. Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, vice chairman of the U.S. House Republican conference, was elected the new House speaker in a full chamber vote Wednesday, bringing weeks of chaos to a momentary halt as Republicans struggled to find a replacement after the historical ouster of Kevin McCarthy. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

(231025) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Newly-elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks in the House Chamber in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 25, 2023. Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, vice chairman of the U.S. House Republican conference, was elected the new House speaker in a full chamber vote Wednesday, bringing weeks of chaos to a momentary halt as Republicans struggled to find a replacement after the historical ouster of Kevin McCarthy. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

(231025) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Newly-elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson takes the oath of office in the House Chamber in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 25, 2023. Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, vice chairman of the U.S. House Republican conference, was elected the new House speaker in a full chamber vote Wednesday, bringing weeks of chaos to a momentary halt as Republicans struggled to find a replacement after the historical ouster of Kevin McCarthy. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

(231025) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Newly-elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks in the House Chamber in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 25, 2023. Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, vice chairman of the U.S. House Republican conference, was elected the new House speaker in a full chamber vote Wednesday, bringing weeks of chaos to a momentary halt as Republicans struggled to find a replacement after the historical ouster of Kevin McCarthy. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-ELECTION-MIKE JOHNSON

(231025) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Newly-elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks with House Republicans on the East Steps of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 25, 2023. Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, vice chairman of the U.S. House Republican conference, was elected the new House speaker in a full chamber vote Wednesday, bringing weeks of chaos to a momentary halt as Republicans struggled to find a replacement after the historical ouster of Kevin McCarthy. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

(230329) -- BEIJING, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist visits the contemporary art exhibition "WAVELENGTH: A Momentary Spring" at Beijing Times Art Museum in Beijing, capital of China, March 29, 2023. The event kicked off here on Wednesday, displaying contemporary art installations from 16 international artists. It will last until July 1. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

(230329) -- BEIJING, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the contemporary art exhibition "WAVELENGTH: A Momentary Spring" at Beijing Times Art Museum in Beijing, capital of China, March 29, 2023. The event kicked off here on Wednesday, displaying contemporary art installations from 16 international artists. It will last until July 1. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

(230329) -- BEIJING, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the contemporary art exhibition "WAVELENGTH: A Momentary Spring" at Beijing Times Art Museum in Beijing, capital of China, March 29, 2023. The event kicked off here on Wednesday, displaying contemporary art installations from 16 international artists. It will last until July 1. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

(230329) -- BEIJING, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist visits the contemporary art exhibition "WAVELENGTH: A Momentary Spring" at Beijing Times Art Museum in Beijing, capital of China, March 29, 2023. The event kicked off here on Wednesday, displaying contemporary art installations from 16 international artists. It will last until July 1. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

(230329) -- BEIJING, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist visits the contemporary art exhibition "WAVELENGTH: A Momentary Spring" at Beijing Times Art Museum in Beijing, capital of China, March 29, 2023. The event kicked off here on Wednesday, displaying contemporary art installations from 16 international artists. It will last until July 1. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

(230329) -- BEIJING, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the contemporary art exhibition "WAVELENGTH: A Momentary Spring" at Beijing Times Art Museum in Beijing, capital of China, March 29, 2023. The event kicked off here on Wednesday, displaying contemporary art installations from 16 international artists. It will last until July 1. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

(230329) -- BEIJING, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the contemporary art exhibition "WAVELENGTH: A Momentary Spring" at Beijing Times Art Museum in Beijing, capital of China, March 29, 2023. The event kicked off here on Wednesday, displaying contemporary art installations from 16 international artists. It will last until July 1. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

(230329) -- BEIJING, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the contemporary art exhibition "WAVELENGTH: A Momentary Spring" at Beijing Times Art Museum in Beijing, capital of China, March 29, 2023. The event kicked off here on Wednesday, displaying contemporary art installations from 16 international artists. It will last until July 1. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

(230329) -- BEIJING, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child visits the contemporary art exhibition "WAVELENGTH: A Momentary Spring" at Beijing Times Art Museum in Beijing, capital of China, March 29, 2023. The event kicked off here on Wednesday, displaying contemporary art installations from 16 international artists. It will last until July 1. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION (CN)

(230329) -- BEIJING, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the contemporary art exhibition "WAVELENGTH: A Momentary Spring" at Beijing Times Art Museum in Beijing, capital of China, March 29, 2023. The event kicked off here on Wednesday, displaying contemporary art installations from 16 international artists. It will last until July 1. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)