House Speaker Mike Johnson Stresses No Deals For Votes

U.S. House of Representatives meet to vote on new Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol in Washington

House Speaker Mike Johnson made it clear on Friday that he is not willing to engage in any form of deal-making or concessions to secure votes from Republican holdouts in the upcoming speaker's election. Johnson emphasized that there will be no quid pro quo involved in his leadership within the chamber.

Addressing concerns about potential intraparty divisions that could impact his reelection as speaker, Johnson reiterated his stance on not resorting to making deals to garner support from fellow Republicans in the chamber.

No quid pro quo involved in Johnson's leadership approach.

Speaker Johnson refuses to engage in deal-making for votes.

Johnson emphasizes commitment to effective and efficient governance.

Johnson stated firmly, 'I don't make deals with anyone. There's no quid pro quo here. I don't do anything in exchange for a vote, other than commit to make this institution work as effectively and efficiently as possible.'