House Republicans braced for the possibility that today's speaker vote could last multiple rounds, as incumbent Mike Johnson tried to win over conservative holdouts to get a majority. Follow along for live updates and analysis.

Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday to the House speakership on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts after a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.

Trump's pick has secured the powerful House Speaker role after surviving a close vote against Democrat Hakeem Jeffries.

Johnson fell short at first, signaling trouble for House Republicans as they attempt to push Trump's second-term agenda.

Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts and buoyed with a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.

Trump supported Johnson and the GOP followed — an early sign of unity among House Republicans as they head into the new 119th Congress.

Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday to the House speakership on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts after a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.

Johnson ultimately secured the speakership with the support of every sitting House Republican except for one − Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who had pledged not to support him weeks ago. Start the day smarter.

Johnson, of Louisiana, has been working diligently to prevent defeat, spending New Year's Day at Mar-a-Lago as he positions himself alongside Trump. The speaker often portrays himself as the “quarterback” who will be executing the political plays called by the “coach,” the president-elect.

GOP Representative Chip Roy has warned House Speaker Mike Johnson that a significant number of House Republicans have "reservations" about him despite his narrow reelection as speaker on Friday.