Speaker Mike Johnson once longed for a 'normal Congress,' but that seems long gone in the House
House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed a desire for a 'normal Congress,' but the current legislative environment in the House remains chaotic and unpredictable. The chamber has faced irregular scheduling, last-minute bill drafting, and procedural disruptions, complicating efforts to pass key legislation. Despite these challenges, Johnson continues to lead a narrowly divided Republican majority while balancing internal party factions and upcoming election pressures.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSpeaker Mike Johnson once longed for a 'normal Congress,' but that seems long gone in the HouseHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has lamented he would like to preside over a “normal Congress.”ByLISA MASCARO AP congressional correspondentMay 1, 2026, 8:09 AM1:55House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., arrives for Britain's King Charles III's address to a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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