Mike Johnson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Mike Johnson is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2023. As a member of the Republican Party, he has represented Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017, marking his fifth term in the House.

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

April 2024: Johnson Advances $61 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine

In April 2024, Mike Johnson introduced a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine without border-related provisions. It passed Congress with bipartisan support and was signed into law by President Biden.

April 2024: Johnson Advances Aid Package for Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine

In April 2024, Mike Johnson presented a legislative package that provided aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine in separate bills, all of which passed Congress with bipartisan support and were signed into law by President Biden. The legislative package also included a House-passed bill to force the app TikTok to divest from its Chinese Communist Party-controlled parent company, ByteDance, as well as the REPO for Ukrainians Act.

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

On May 8, 2024, Representative Greene introduced a motion to vacate Johnson's speakership, leading to a House vote. The House voted to table the motion by 359 to 43, allowing Johnson to remain speaker. Democrats supporting Johnson cited his role in funding the federal government and Ukraine as a key reason.

May 2024: Marc Thiessen Praises Johnson's Speakership

In May 2024, conservative columnist Marc Thiessen of The Washington Post described Johnson as "one of the most consequential House speakers in a generation," emphasizing his effectiveness despite presiding over a small House majority.

July 2024: Wall Street Journal Editorial Praises Johnson's Leadership

In July 2024, The Wall Street Journal's editorial board published an opinion piece titled "Mike Johnson, Leader of the Free World". The piece highlighted Johnson's speech at the Hudson Institute, in which he "laid down a marker for a GOP that rejects U.S. decline and retreat abroad" and pushed his party in the direction of Ronald Reagan.

January 3, 2025: Johnson Reelected as Speaker of the House

On January 3, 2025, which was the opening day of the 119th Congress, Mike Johnson was reelected as speaker on the first ballot. He received votes from every House Republican except one, and every House Democrat voted for Hakeem Jeffries.