Summary
Bryan Lanza, a senior adviser to Donald Trump, predicted House Speaker Mike Johnson’s imminent downfall, citing a “strong probability” he won’t survive the first vote.
Lanza noted Trump’s limited success in influencing Republican lawmakers, referencing failed efforts with Jim Jordan.
Former Trump counsel May Mailman expressed more optimism, suggesting Johnson could barely secure enough votes.
The GOP’s ongoing infighting during what should be a “honeymoon” period highlights party divisions, with critics offering no clear alternatives to Johnson’s leadership.
I was in a school group where we’d have a mock state government over a weekend in the official chambers. When there was a voice vote both sides would yell as loud as possible to make it sound like their side had more support. Invariably this led to a paper vote.
Does this happen in actual Congress?
Yes lol
The House rarely takes a voice vote by member. Each members name is called and they respond on who they vote for. This kind of vote only happens when speaker’s are elected. There are verbal votes taken by the house as a group, with times as you describe. At that point, the side that is shouted down makes a motion for the yeas and nays. This makes all the members vote, now by electronic ballot