It looks like this where americans can see democracy at work. When citizens are truly informed, our republic drives. Get informed straight from the source on cspan, unfiltered, unbiased, word for word from the nations Capitol Building to wherever you are because the opinion that matters the most is your own. This is what democracy looks like. Cspan, powered by cable. Announcer after 22 days the u. S. House of representatives has elected its 56th speaker, republican congressman mike johnson of louisiana. In the for about the final tally was 220 four mike johnson and 2094 Hakeem Jeffries. It comes following the removal of former speaker Kevin Mccarthy on october 3. Representative Elise Stefanik gave the nominating speech for mike johnson. Order. The chair now recognizes the gentlewoman from new york, ms. Stefanik. Ms. Stefanik speaker pro tempore, madam clerk, colleagues, on behalf of the House Republican conference, i rise today to nominate the gentleman from louisiana, mike johnson, as speaker of the peoples house. [chanting mike] ms. Stefanik we convened this esteemed body today at a time of great crisis across america, a time of unprecedented challenges in this Hallowed Chamber and a time when our most precious ally, israels very existence is under attack from forces of evil. Yesterday, our dear colleague, former conference chair, chair of energy and commerce, kathy morris rogers, nominated mike johnson in our conference, and she put it best and i want to quote her today, she said, quote, trust has been broken and we have come to a stand still. How do we restore trust between members, leadership, and ultimately between congress and we the people . She went on to say, theres a sense that it cannot be business as usual. She went on to note, above the speakers chair in the House Chamber is our nations motto, in god we trust. Mrs. Mcmorris rogers went on to say, the times in which we are living demand boldness, unity, and transformation alleyedership that begins with trust in god and each other. Trust is when the magic happens. In the story of king david, we are reminded that man looks at the outward appearance but the lord looks at the heart. End quote. Today is the day that House Republicans will humbly look in our hearts and elect mike johnson as speaker of the peoples house. A man of deep faith, mike epitomizes what it means to be a servant leader, a deeply respected constitutional lawyer, mike has dedicated his life to preserving americas great principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Mike is a titan on the Judiciary Committee and a dedicated member of the House Armed Services committee. And as vice chair of our conference, he has united all of our members to speak clearly and boldly on behalf of the American People. A friend to all and an enemy to none, mike is strong, tough, and fair, and above all, mike is kind. And at this very moment, this republican conference knows that we live in perilous times and the American People are hurting. Families are struggling under the pain of inflation caused by reckless far left spending, unable to afford groceries, heat, or gas. We have an inhumane open border with millions illegally struggled and trafficked and tens of thousands of children lost in the chasm of the incompetence and negligence of the biden administration. Israel is under attack by iranian backed Hamas Terrorists committing atrocities with israelis suffering the bloodiest days in modern memory. Crime is skyrocketing on our streets. While there are vicious calls on the left to defund our great men and women in blue. American Energy Production american Energy Production has been crushed by joe bidens radical failed far left democrat policies causing seniors, farmers, and families to pay more at the pump and americans fundamentally understand that the federal government has been illegally weaponized against we the people. Shredding the constitution, targeting conservatives, parents yes, ill say it again, the federal government has been illegally weaponized against we, the people, shredding the constitution, targeting conservatives, parents, and even joe bidens top political opponent. The people are looking to this Great Chamber to save america and save america we will. And as we embark on the path ahead, im reminded of galations6 9, let us not grow weary of doing good because in due season we will reap if we do not give up. House republicans and Speaker Mike Johnson will never give up. Today is the day we get this done. May god bless our next Speaker Mike Johnson. May god bless the United States of america. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentleman from california, mr. Aguilar. Mr. Aguilar thank you, mr. Speaker pro tempore. I notice a smile on your face today more than we have in the past. Mr. Speaker, i rise today at the direction of the Democratic Caucus to place into nomination for position of speaker of the house of representatives, the honorable Hakeem Jeffries from new york. Mr. Speaker, you may agree with this, but we are back here 22 days into this republicanmanufactured chaos and House Republicans have brought us to the exact same position that we were back then. All of the infighting, all of the disarray to end up where we were three weeks ago. These past few weeks, we have been left wondering if republicans were truly intent on ofling our issues, reopening the house of representatives and rallying around someone to lead this chamber or has this been about Something Else . It has been a focus of House Republicans to find the person that can pass their extreme litmus tests to oppose Marriage Equality and enact a nationwide abortion ban, gut Social Security and medicare and support overturning a free and fair election. Its a fair question. Its a fair question. Nowhere in that candidate questionnaire is it about growing the middle class, helping our communities, keeping the cost of Health Care Lower and making life for every day americans better. The gentlewoman from new york said it right, this has been about one thing, this is about who can appease donald trump. House republicans have put their names behind someone who has been called the most important architect of the Electoral College objections. He spearheaded thats fair. We know how you feel. Yeah. Youve made that clear. He spearheaded the legal effort joined by more than 100 colleagues on the other side of the aisle in support of a dangerous and baseless lawsuit to overturn the results of the 2020 election. On the eve of january 6, some of my republican colleagues even called this a failed strategy, yet those same individuals plan to stand right next to him today. Mr. Speaker pro tempore, House Democrats believe when members of this body voted to reject the results of the 2020 election, they forfeited their ability to lead this chamber. On this side of the aisle, we know what leadership looks like. Hakeem jeffries has never turned his back on the will of the American People. The son of two social workers, he has always stood by the side of working families. The most pressing needs of every day americans are his star. He believes everyone in america should have the opportunity to get ahead and achieve their version of the american dream. He believes access to aft is a right not a privilege. Reproductive freedom must be guaranteed and not stripped away. He believes that working families, not the wealthy and well connected should be rewarded. He believes in growing a middle class so that everyone can succeed. He believes that our schools and communities should be safe and free from gun violence. He believes investing in public schools, not did he prieiving students of factbased education by banning books. He believes in taking care of our seniors and veterans, not slashing their benefits. He believes in living up to the promise that america is a beacon of hope and land of opportunity. He believes in defending democracy all enemies and adversaries, foreign and domestic. He believes in standing by our allies, israel and ukraine. And he believes in keeping our government running and open. Let me be clear, let me be clear, this is not just the belief system leader jeffries has the track record to back it up. He is a far contrast who republicans have nominated with or without their votes to nominate today. If House Republicans choose they can still join us on a bipartisan path forward. Lets come together to fund our government and
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