"Today I rise on behalf of the governing majority of the House of Representatives," Aguilar said in his speech, a nod to Democrats helping Republicans pass funding bills and avoid shutdowns in the previous Congress. House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain rose to give the nominating speech for Johnson after the quorum call.

The day began with the formulaic roll call of every member of the House, which had become familiar to a national audience over the 19 different ballots to elect a Republican Speaker in 2023. (First, the 15 needed to elect Kevin McCarthy and then the four needed to replace him after his ouster.