Mike Johnson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Mike Johnson.

Mike Johnson is an American politician and lawyer currently serving as the 56th Speaker of the House since 2023. A Republican, he has represented Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017. He is in his fifth term in the House.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2015: Founded Freedom Guard

In 2015, Mike Johnson founded Freedom Guard, a nonprofit law firm engaged in religious liberty litigation, where he served as chief counsel. Freedom Guard defended the sports chaplaincy program at Louisiana State University and represented Ark Encounter in a federal lawsuit.

2018: Won Second House Term

In 2018, Mike Johnson won a second House term, defeating Democratic nominee Ryan Trundle with 64% of the vote.

2020: Won Third House Term

In 2020, Mike Johnson won a third House term with 60% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee Kenny Houston.

2022: Won Reelection Unopposed

In 2022, Mike Johnson won reelection unopposed.

April 2024: Johnson Puts Forward Legislative Package Providing Aid

In April 2024, Johnson introduced a legislative package that included separate bills to provide aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. These bills passed Congress with bipartisan support and were signed into law by President Biden. The package also forced TikTok to divest from ByteDance and allowed the U.S. government to fund the Ukrainian war effort with seized Russian assets.

May 8, 2024: Motion to Vacate Johnson's Speakership Fails

On May 8, 2024, Representative Greene introduced a motion to vacate Johnson's speakership, but the House voted to table the motion by a vote of 359 to 43, allowing Johnson to remain speaker. Democrats supported Johnson due to his role in providing funding for the federal government and Ukraine.

May 2024: Failed Effort to Oust from Speakership

In May 2024, an effort to oust Mike Johnson from the speakership failed, with two-thirds of the House voting to keep him in office.

May 2024: Johnson Praised as One of the Most Consequential House Speakers

In May 2024, conservative columnist Marc Thiessen wrote in The Washington Post that Johnson had become one of the most consequential and effective House speakers in a generation, despite presiding over a small House majority.

July 2024: Wall Street Journal Praises Johnson as Leader of the Free World

In July 2024, The Wall Street Journal's editorial board published an opinion piece titled "Mike Johnson, Leader of the Free World," praising his speech at the Hudson Institute and his stance on U.S. foreign policy, comparing him to Ronald Reagan.

2024: Won Reelection

In 2024, Mike Johnson won reelection with 86% of the vote, defeating fellow Republican Joshua Morott.

2024: Republicans Maintain Control of House, Flip Senate, Win Presidency

In the 2024 elections, Republicans maintained control of the House, flipped control of the U.S. Senate, and won the presidency, resulting in a unified Republican government.

January 3, 2025: Johnson Reelected Speaker on First Ballot

On January 3, 2025, the opening day of the 119th Congress, Johnson was reelected as speaker on the first ballot. All Republicans voted for him except Thomas Massie, who voted for Tom Emmer, and every Democrat voted for Hakeem Jeffries.