Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge

It’s a huge day in the House, with Rep. Nancy PelosiNancy Patricia D'Alesandro PelosiTrump says he may call a national emergency to build border wall Dems to introduce gun background checks bill on anniversary of Gabby Giffords shooting Trump: Dem congresswoman 'dishonored' herself with profane call for impeachment MORE (D-Calif.) being elected to a second stint as Speaker and Democrats ready to take control of the body and pass legislation that would end the shutdown. 

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The day began with the Speaker’s vote and will also include the swearing in of new members.

Votes on the legislation to end the shutdown will come later. The bills have been rejected by President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump says he may call a national emergency to build border wall O’Rourke signals support for ‘concept’ of Green New Deal Supreme Court to take up gerrymandering cases MORE and the Senate, which remains in GOP hands.

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Pelosi sworn in as House Speaker

2:45 p.m.

Pelosi took her oath and was sworn in as the new Speaker of the House after inviting her grandchildren and all the other children in the audience to join her at the front of the chamber.

The oath was administered by the dean of the House, Rep. Don YoungDonald (Don) Edwin YoungLive coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge Inside the Trump-Congress Christmas meltdown House GOP and Puerto Rico governor agree on statehood vote MORE (R-Alaska).

Pelosi then swore in the other members of the House.

House elects Pelosi to second Speakership

2 p.m.

Pelosi won the Speaker’s gavel for the second time, marking a historic return to power for the nation’s first female Speaker and ushering in what Democrats promise will be a new era of oversight for Trump and his administration.

Pelosi won the Speakership in a 220-192 vote over Rep. Kevin McCarthyKevin Owen McCarthyGOP leaders call on Pelosi to condemn Tlaib's remarks on Trump House GOP leader: ‘Nancy has not been serious’ about any offer on shutdown House passes legislation to re-open government despite opposition from Trump MORE (R-Calif.), the House minority leader.

Twelve Democrats voted against Pelosi, who worked to crush a Democratic insurgency that initially appeared to threaten her Speakership bid. Three Democrats voted "present."

Six Republicans voted against McCarthy.

Rep. Jim JordanJames (Jim) Daniel JordanPelosi takes power and sets high bar for Trump impeachment Jordan blasts Democrat for pursuing Trump impeachment on first day of new Congress Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge MORE (R-Ohio) received five votes.

— Mike Lillis and Juliegrace Brufke

Incoming New Jersey rep is 15th protest vote against Pelosi

1:47 p.m.

Incoming Rep. Jeff Van DrewJeff Van DrewDemocrat votes 'no' on Speaker before reversing course The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi House elects Pelosi to second Speakership MORE (D-N.J.) voted "present" after originally voting "no," to become the 15th Democratic protest vote against Pelosi as Speaker. Van Drew succeeds Republican Rep. Frank LoBiondoFrank Alo LoBiondoLive coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge The Hill's 12:30 Report — Presented by The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates — George H.W. Bush lies in state | NRCC suffers major hack | Crunch-time for Congress The Hill's Morning Report — Presented by T-Mobile — Washington poised to avert shutdown crisis, for now MORE in Congress.

— Naomi Jagoda

Incoming Michigan, Virginia reps are 13th and 14th protest votes against Pelosi

1:42 p.m.

Rep.-elect Elissa SlotkinElissa SlotkinThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi House elects Pelosi to second Speakership Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge MORE (D-Mich.) and Rep.-elect Abigail SpanbergerAbigail Davis SpanbergerThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge Ousted GOP lawmaker David Brat named dean at Liberty University business school MORE (D-Va.) became the 13th and 14th Democratic members to vote against Pelosi.

Slotkin voted "present" and Spanberger became the fourth vote for Rep. Cheri BustosCheryl (Cheri) Lea BustosDem rep: ‘Partial wall’ is fine The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Justice Democrats fire back at Bustos over comments on primary challenges MORE (D-Ill.), the incoming chairwoman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

— Naomi Jagoda

Oregon rep, New Jersey rep become 11th and 12th Democratic votes against Pelosi

1:40 p.m.

Rep. Kurt SchraderWalter (Kurt) Kurt SchraderThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge WHIP LIST: Pelosi seeks path to 218 MORE (D-Ore.) voted for Rep. Marcia FudgeMarcia Louise FudgeThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge Luján will have 'assistant Speaker' title MORE (D-Ohio) for Speaker. Fudge had contemplated a run for Speaker. Fudge cast a vote for Pelosi.

Rep.-elect Mikie SherrillRebecca (Mikie) Michelle SherrillThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge WHIP LIST: Pelosi seeks path to 218 MORE (D-N.J.) became the third member to vote for Bustos.

— Cristina Marcos

New York rep becomes 10th Dem vote against Pelosi

1: 38 p.m.

Rep.-elect Max RoseMax RoseThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge Warren pledges to donate salary during shutdown MORE (D-N.Y.) became the second vote for Sen. Tammy DuckworthLadda (Tammy) Tammy DuckworthThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge What a year it’s been: A month-by-month look back at 2018's biggest stories MORE (D-Ill.) to become Speaker.

— Cristina Marcos

Rice becomes ninth Dem vote against Pelosi

1:35 p.m.

Rep. Kathleen RiceKathleen Maura RiceThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge This week: Shutdown showdown looms over new Congress MORE (D-N.Y.), a leader of the group of House Democrats who were hoping to oust Pelosi as speaker, voted for Stacey Abrams, who lost her competitive race for Georgia governor in November.

— Naomi Jagoda

Florida rep backs Jordan over McCarthy

Rep. Scott PerryScott Gordon PerryLive coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge GOP lawmaker doubts government workers live paycheck to paycheck Trump finds himself isolated in shutdown fight MORE (R-Pa.) became the fifth Republican vote against McCarthy for Speaker, casting his vote for Jordan.

— Melanie Zanona

Utah rep is eighth Democratic protest vote against Pelosi

1:29 p.m.

Incoming Rep. Ben McAdams (D-Utah) cast his Speaker vote for Rep. Stephanie MurphyStephanie MurphyThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge Problem Solvers Dems urge Pelosi to publicly back three rules changes MORE (D-Fla.), the leader of the moderate Blue Dog Coalition.

— Melanie Zanona

Massie votes Jordan to 'drain the swamp'

1:26 p.m.

Rep. Thomas MassieThomas Harold MassieLive coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge Inside the Trump-Congress Christmas meltdown House GOP blocks lawmakers from forcing Yemen war votes for rest of year MORE (R-Ky.) became the third Republican to vote against McCarthy. Massie voted for Jordan, saying it was a vote to "drain the swamp."

— Melanie Zanona

Pennsylvania rep is seventh Pelosi protest vote

1:23 p.m.

Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Pa.) voted for Rep. Joe KennedyJoseph (Joe) Patrick KennedyMarriott says data breach impacted fewer guests, but millions of passport numbers were exposed The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Pelosi supports holding hearings on 'Medicare for all' MORE III (D-Mass.).

Kennedy was seen having a good laugh with the people sitting around him after Lamb's vote. 

— Cristina Marcos

Wisconsin rep becomes sixth protest vote against Pelosi

1:20 p.m.

Rep. Ron KindRonald (Ron) James KindThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge Pelosi divides Democrats with term-limit proposal MORE (D-Wis.) voted for civil rights icon Rep. John LewisJohn LewisDemocrats launch ‘drain-the-swamp’ agenda The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge MORE (D-Ga.). Kind was an expected "no" vote on Pelosi after voting against her as Democratic leader in November 2017.

— Cristina Marcos

Jordan backs McCarthy for Speaker

1:15 p.m.

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who received some votes for Speaker, cast his vote for McCarthy.

— Naomi Jagoda 

Pelosi, McCarthy receive first protest votes

1:03 p.m.

Incoming freshman Rep. Anthony Brindisi (N.Y.) became the first Democrat to register a protest vote against Pelosi as Speaker. Brindisi voted for former Vice President Joe BidenJoseph (Joe) Robinette BidenWarren hires Obama campaign alum following campaign announcement: report The Hill's Morning Report — Shutdown Day 14: Dems return to the White House The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi MORE to serve in the role.

Shortly after Brindisi's vote, Rep. Jim CooperJames (Jim) Hayes Shofner CooperThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi House elects Pelosi to second Speakership Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge MORE (D-Tenn.) voted "present," drawing murmurs in the chamber.

Cooper in past years has voted for Colin Powell for Speaker.

Incoming Rep. Jason CrowJason CrowThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge Voters on both sides chose people who pledged to protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid MORE (Colo.) cast his vote for Duckworth (D-Ill.), a fellow military veteran who also served in the Iraq war.

Incoming Reps. Joe CunninghamJoseph CunninghamThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge This week: Shutdown showdown looms over new Congress MORE (D-S.C.) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) also broke ranks, voting for Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.), the incoming chairwoman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

Cunningham will represent a district that President Trump won in 2016.

On the other side of the aisle, most Republicans voted for McCarthy.

Rep. Justin AmashJustin AmashLive coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge The 8 House Republicans who voted against Trump’s border wall House passes year-end tax package MORE (R-Mich.), broke ranks to vote for Massie and Reps. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) and Paul GosarPaul Anthony GosarLive coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge Pressure builds as Pelosi, Schumer, Trump meet over border wall demands Zinke picks fight with key Dem at an odd time MORE (R-Ariz.) voted for Jordan. 

— Melanie Zanona

Jeffries drops Naughty by Nature reference in nominating Pelosi

12:54 p.m.

House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem JeffriesHakeem Sekou JeffriesJeffries drops Naughty by Nature reference in nominating Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge Immigration is pressure point for both sides in shutdown showdown MORE (D-N.Y.), who is often discussed as a future Speaker, rose to nominate Pelosi.

To roaring applause from Democrats, Jeffries showcased his knowledge of 1990s hip-hop and said, "Dems are down with NDP," referencing Naughty by Nature's hit song, "Down with OPP."

Nancy Patricia D'Alesandro Pelosi is expected to be elected Speaker later Thursday. 

— Julliegrace Brufke

Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezOcasio-Cortez was inspired by Sotomayor to wear red lipstick, hoops to swearing in O’Rourke signals support for ‘concept’ of Green New Deal Kamala Harris defends Ocasio-Cortez video: 'I'm for more dancing in politics' MORE, meet Mark MeadowsMark Randall MeadowsHouse passes legislation to re-open government despite opposition from Trump Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge Trump to Pelosi: 'Let's make a deal?' MORE

12:51 p.m.

Progressive firebrand Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) could not be missed on the House floor.

Clad in all white, the congresswoman-elect blew kisses to supporters in the gallery, gave high fives to fellow freshmen and took pictures with fellow Democrats Ann McLane Kuster (N.H.), Barbara LeeBarbara Jean LeeLive coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge Ocasio-Cortez eyeing Jeffries as 2020 target: report McConnell’s marijuana conundrum: Cory Gardner MORE (Calif.), Sheila Jackson LeeSheila Jackson LeeDems move to protect Mueller in new Congress Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge Arizona Democrat says neither party should eliminate ‘impeachment’ from vocabulary MORE (Texas) and Jahana HayesJahana HayesLive coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge Former Teacher of the Year turned Dem rep says she looks forward to working with GOP MORE (Conn.).

At one point, Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) wandered across the aisle to shake hands with and say hello to Ocasio-Cortez. The two bomb throwers from opposite ends of the political spectrum smiled and chatted for a bit before Meadows moved on.

— Scott Wong 

Tony Bennett, Tim Gunn among Pelosi guests

12:24 p.m.

Pelosi has invited a star-studded guest list to witness history when she reclaims the Speaker’s gavel on Thursday.

In addition to her children and grandchildren, Pelosi has asked legendary singer Tony Bennett, Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart and television personality Tim Gunn to sit in the House gallery during the Speaker’s vote.

Also in attendance will be D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Stephanie Shriock and Ellen Malcolm of EMILY’s List, and the presidents of Georgetown University and Trinity Washington University.

— Melanie Zanona

Pelosi supports hearings on 'Medicare for all'

11:55 a.m.

Pelosi supports holding hearings on "Medicare for all," her spokesman said Thursday, a major step forward for the movement.

Some Democrats had already been talking about holding hearings on the issue and having Pelosi's support could boost that effort.

Pelosi had said last year only that Medicare for all would "have to be evaluated" and is "on the table."

The Washington Post reported that the hearings would be in the Rules Committee and the Budget Committee. 

Notably, that would leave out the main committees with jurisdiction over the issue, Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. The chairmen of those committees have not given their backing to Medicare for all, while the chairmen of Rules and Budget have.

— Peter Sullivan