House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was re-elected mostly along party lines on Friday.
Every House Republican from Alabama voted for Johnson. U.S. Reps. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) and Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) voted for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).
"We have a very thin majority and no time to waste. It's clear the American people want change. Everybody understands the southern border has to be secure; we have to deal with our crippling debt and restore common sense policies to bring down inflation. We have a mandate to support President Trump's agenda, and I want to get to work as soon as possible. I'm looking forward to accomplishing real change for North Alabamians during this Congress and that includes bringing Space Command to Redstone Arsenal," U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) said on Friday.
Congratulations to @SpeakerJohnson Now, lets get to work solving our nation's problems with @realDonaldTrump and our Republican colleagues in the Senate.
— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) January 3, 2025
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said Johnson was ready to enact President-elect Donald Trump's agenda on day one.
My friend @SpeakerJohnson is ready to enact President Trump’s agenda to restore the values that make America great on day one.
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) January 3, 2025
It’s a new day in America, and it’s time to get to work!
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said, "Now is the time to pass sound policies and further the conservative agenda!"
Congratulations to @SpeakerJohnson.
— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) January 3, 2025
Now is the time to pass sound policies and further the conservative agenda!
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