Election of the Speaker

On Jan 3, 2025, the House voted 218–216 on “Election of the Speaker”. Result: Johnson (LA). By party: Republicans 218–1, Democrats 0–215. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Johnson (LA)
Yes: 218
No: 216
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jan 3, 2025

By party

Republicans218 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 215 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Massie R-KY voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Election of the Speaker: House Vote, Jan 3, 2025,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/119-H-1/election-of-the-speaker (accessed 2026-10-17).