On Wednesday, Republicans decided to stick with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as their nominee for the speakership in the upcoming session of Congress, set to begin next year.

Johnson secured unanimous support in a voice vote, according to reports, ensuring his position for the full House vote, which is expected to take place in early January, the Daily Wire reported.

Earlier in the day, President-elect Donald Trump met with House Republicans on Capitol Hill and expressed his full support for Johnson, stating that he was with him “all the way,” according to multiple reports.

Despite earlier reports that the conservative Freedom Caucus had sought a challenger to Johnson or at least a secret ballot, they did not oppose the voice vote, as reported by Punchbowl News’ Melanie Zanona.

POLITICO’s Olivia Beavers reported she heard a deal was brokered that would preclude amendments to “punish members” in exchange for raising the threshold for the motion to vacate to nine members.

The Republican-led House first elected Mike Johnson as speaker in October 2023, after his predecessor, then-Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), was ousted by his colleagues.

Johnson faced challenges with a Democrat-led Senate and President Joe Biden, but following the 2024 election victories, the GOP will control both the upper chamber and the White House in the upcoming session.

In his letter to fellow GOP lawmakers seeking their support, Johnson outlined several policy priorities that align with Trump’s “Make America Great Again” agenda.

“The mandate that has been delivered shows that a majority of Americans are eager for secure borders, lower costs, peace through strength, and a return to common sense,” he said.

“With unified Republican government, if we meet this historic moment together, the next two years can result in the most consequential Congress of the modern era,” Johnson added.