House speaker, Joanna McClinton

Joanna McClinton reelected as speaker, despite a 101-101 tie in the Pa. House
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives reelected state Rep. Joanna McClinton, a Philadelphia Democrat, as House speaker Tuesday, despite having a 101-101 tie on the first day of the session. McClinton,
What you need to know about the House speaker election
The 119th Congress will begin on Friday, ushering in a new era of Republican control in Washington that will start with a high-stakes leadership fight to pick the next House speaker.
Joanna McClinton reelected as Pennsylvania House Speaker after Republican candidate bows out
Rep. Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia was reelected as the Pennsylvania House Speaker after the GOP floor leader bowed out.
Democrat elected speaker of tied Pennsylvania House after GOP candidate bows out
A Democrat is returning to the job of speaker of the Pennsylvania House after the Republican candidate bowed out
Joanna McClinton re-elected Pennsylvania House Speaker
Joanna McClinton (D-Delaware/Philadelphia) was re-elected Speaker of the House on Tuesday after an initial tie among her colleagues in the Pennsylvania State House. McClinton and State Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) were both nominated,
Democrat Joanna McClinton reelected as Pa. House speaker after member’s illness throws outcome into doubt
Pennsylvania lawmakers have returned Democrat Joanna McClinton as speaker of the House after the Republican floor leader bowed out to resolve a deadlock.
The House is voting for a speaker. Here’s what you need to know.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) must persuade a handful of Republican lawmakers frustrated at his leadership to support ...
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan takes the stand in his corruption trial
Madigan and his co-defendant – longtime confidant Michael McClain – are on trial on racketeering and bribery charges​.
Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Johnson, of Louisiana, has been working diligently to prevent defeat, spending New Year’s Day at Mar-a-Lago as he positions ...
Could House Speaker Mike Johnson lose his job on Friday? Pivotal House vote looms.
David Super, an expert on congressional procedure who teaches at Georgetown University, said Congress should still be able to ...
Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan to return to stand in own defense in corruption trial
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan returns to the stand Wednesday . It was surprise and risky decision to testify by a man famously tight-lipped with the media. It may be ...
House Speaker Mike Johnson held onto his job, but there are signs of trouble ahead
WASHINGTON -- This time was supposed to be different.
What Does the Speaker of the House Do?
As leader of the House of Representatives, the speaker controls what bills make it to the floor, appoints members to ...
House passes rules package that will raise threshold for motion to vacate speaker — after re-electing Johnson
Under the new rules package, which cleared the lower chamber in a near-party-line vote, 215-209, a motion to vacate the chair ...
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton outlines his top priorities as lawmakers return
The 2025 legislative session will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 12 p.m. CT. House Speaker Cameron Sexton discussed his priorities.
Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump is the coach calling plays. But what if coach changes his mind?
House Speaker Mike Johnson often says he sees himself as the quarterback and President-elect Donald Trump as the coach ...