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Nine of the twenty-five Republican lawmakers who voted against Rep. Jim Jordan, a staunch conservative and close ally of former President Donald Trump, decided to throw their support behind Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) for House Speaker.
Here are the 25 RINOS who betrayed We the People and opposed Jordan on the third vote on the House floor:
Don Bacon (NE-2nd): Patrick McHenry
Vern Buchanan (FL-16th): Byron Donalds
Ken Buck (CO-4th): Tom Emmer
Lori Chavez-Deremer (OR-5th): McHenry
Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26th): Scalise
Anthony D’Esposito- (NY-4th): Lee Zeldin
Jake Ellzey (TX-6th) Mike Garcia
Drew Ferguson (GA-3rd): Scalise
Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1st): McHenry
Andrew Garbarino (NY 2nd): Lee Zeldin
Carlos Gimenez (FL-28th): McCarthy
Tony Gonzales (TX-23rd): Scalise
Kay Granger (TX-12th): Scalise
John James (MI-10th): Scalise
Tom Kean (NJ-7th): McCarthy
Jen Kiggans (VA-2nd): McHenry
Nick LaLota (NY-1st): Zeldin
Mike Kelly (PA-16th): Scalise
Mike Lawler (NY-17th): McHenry
Marinette Miller-Meeks (IA-2nd): McHenry
Marc Molinaro (NY-19th): Zeldin
John Rutherford (FL-5th): Scalise
Mike Simpson (ID-2nd): Scalise
Pete Stauber (MN-8th): Bruce Westerman
Steve Womack (AR-3rd): Scalise
Johnson, a four-term Congressman from Louisiana, has a solid conservative voting record and is well-regarded within the party. While not as popular as Jordan, Johnson is seen as a unifying figure capable of bridging the gap between the party’s conservative and moderate wings.
The nine RINOS have announced their intention to vote for Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) for House leadership.
“Thank you Mike for your kind words in the Omaha-World Herald Public Pulse. Republicans are ready to unite and get back to work,” said Bacon.
Thank you Mike for your kind words in the @OWHnews Public Pulse. Republicans are ready to unite and get back to work. pic.twitter.com/UPIYtI5AdQ
— Don Bacon ✈️ ️ (@DonJBacon) October 25, 2023
“I support Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. He will unify the GOP conference and get us back on track to funding the government, combating inflation, and passing a conservative agenda,” said Buck.
I support @RepMikeJohnson as Speaker of the House. He will unify the GOP conference and get us back on track to funding the government, combating inflation, and passing a conservative agenda. pic.twitter.com/X4vmlw8xzi
— Rep. Ken Buck (@RepKenBuck) October 25, 2023
“Rep. Mike Johnson is an exemplary candidate for the role of Speaker. His principled leadership, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to our values make him the right choice for this position. I wholeheartedly support him for Speaker, and I look forward to getting the Republican Agenda back on track and fulfilling our Commitment to America,” said Diaz-Balart.
@RepMikeJohnson is an exemplary candidate for the role of Speaker. His principled leadership, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to our values make him the right choice for this position. I wholeheartedly support him for Speaker, and I look forward to getting the Republican… pic.twitter.com/o94lKxepMz
— Mario Diaz-Balart (@MarioDB) October 25, 2023
“I’m w/ Rep. Mike Johnson to be 56th Speaker of the House. Mike is my friend, a son of a firefighter, a good family man & a smart, well thought leader who loves this Nation. He understands issues critical State of New York and Long Island. Back to work to deliver on our #CommitmentToAmerica,” said D’Esposito.
I’m w/@RepMikeJohnson to be 56th Speaker of the House.
Mike is my friend, a son of a firefighter, a good family man & a smart, well thought leader who loves this Nation.
He understands issues critical @NYGov & @longisland.
Back to work to deliver on our #CommitmentToAmerica.
— Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (@RepDesposito) October 25, 2023
“As the City of Miami’s 1st Hispanic Fire Chief & as the first career firefighter paramedic ever elected to Congress, I am proud to serve with Speaker McCarthy and now Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson who are sons of firefighters. America’s first responders are our priority!” said Gimenez.
NEW: As the City of Miami’s 1st Hispanic Fire Chief & as the first career firefighter paramedic ever elected to Congress, I am proud to serve with @SpeakerMcCarthy and now Speaker @RepMikeJohnson who are sons of firefighters.
America’s first responders are our priority! pic.twitter.com/8Yy9a4OYET
— Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (@RepCarlos) October 25, 2023
“Mike Johnson and I both represent two of the poorest districts in the country, but the richest in the values held by the great people of TX23 & LA04. I look forward to working with him to help SECURE the southern border as OUR next Speaker of the US House,” said Gonzales.
Mike Johnson and I both represent two of the poorest districts in the country, but the richest in the values held by the great people of #TX23 & #LA04. I look forward to working with him to help SECURE the southern border as OUR next Speaker of the US House. pic.twitter.com/WTvi6JpSvj
— Tony Gonzales (@TonyGonzales4TX) October 25, 2023
“Rep. Mike Johnson is a commonsense conservative who can unite House GOP and get us back to work for the American people. He understands the priorities of Long Islanders and is committed to working with me to put Long Island First. I’m proud to support him!” said LaLota.
.@RepMikeJohnson is a commonsense conservative who can unite @HouseGOP and get us back to work for the American people.
He understands the priorities of Long Islanders and is committed to working with me to put Long Island First.
I’m proud to support him!
— Congressman Nick LaLota (@RepLaLota) October 25, 2023
“Mike Johnson is our Speaker-designee. He’s a humble man, earned my trust, and will listen to the voices of those I represent in Upstate NY,” said Molinaro.
“Now, it’s time to get back to governing. We spent far too much time on this and must act on the inflation crisis, border crisis, and stand ready to support our ally Israel.”
— Rep. Marc Molinaro (@RepMolinaroNY19) October 25, 2023
“I’m with Mike Johnson. He is a servant leader with a proven conservative record who I believe has earned the trust and support of the entire GOP conference.Mike is a man who lives his faith, is intelligent and temperate, and is a strong communicator. He knows and loves this institution, and I believe he will be a great Speaker of the House,” said Rutherford.
Mike is a man who lives his faith, is intelligent and temperate, and is a strong communicator. He knows and loves this institution, and I believe he will be a great Speaker of the House. (2/2)
— Rep. John Rutherford (@RepRutherfordFL) October 25, 2023
Thomas Massie, who was one of the three voted “present” during roll call, also vowed to support Johnson.
“After 12 hours of voting in conference yesterday, Mike Johnson won the GOP Speaker nomination. In the final roll call, I voted “present.” After speaking with him this morning, I’m committed to vote for Mike Johnson when we go to the floor of the House. He has my full support,” said Massie.
After 12 hours of voting in conference yesterday, Mike Johnson won the GOP Speaker nomination.
In the final roll call, I voted “present.”
After speaking with him this morning, I’m committed to vote for Mike Johnson when we go to the floor of the House.
He has my full support.
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) October 25, 2023
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