Mike Johnson: “If, heaven forbid, we lost the majority, I would expect my colleagues…”

On the recordOctober 12, 2026

If, heaven forbid, we lost the majority, I would expect my colleagues would call upon me to continue to lead the conference in divided government.

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Discussing his leadership plans if Republicans lose the House majority.

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