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Rep. Mike Johnson celebrates with Rep. Andy Barr as the House of Representatives holds an election for a new Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol on October 25, 2023, in Washington, DC.
  • In late October, House Republicans settled on a little-known congressman as their next leader.
  • Mike Johnson, who succeeded Rep. Kevin McCarthy, has now led the chamber for just under a month.
  • Business Insider drafted a report card for his performance thus far.

Mike Johnson has been the speaker of the House for just under a month now following a testy race to succeed ousted former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.