Mike Johnson avoided a shutdown but could get squeezed out of the speakership for it

While House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) may have yet again avoided a government shutdown, his speakership may be on the line with some Republicans already refusing to commit to supporting him come January 2025.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has said he will vote against Johnson’s reelection as speaker on Jan. 3, and several other Republicans told reporters last week that they were unsure of his leadership. Both chambers of Congress will meet three days later to certify the results of the 2024 election, so the absence of a House speaker could threaten Congress’s ability to hold a constitutionally mandated joint session for certification.