WATCH: Rep. Mike Johnson makes first speech as U.S. House Speaker

(ASSOCIATED PRESS) Republicans unanimously elected Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker on Wednesday, eagerly elevating a deeply conservative but lesser-known leader to the major seat of U.S. power and ending for now the weeks of political chaos in their majority.

Johnson, 51, of Louisiana, swept through on the first ballot with support from all Republicans anxious to put the past weeks of tumult behind and get on with the business of governing. He was quickly sworn into office, second in line to the presidency.

The people’s House is back in business,” Johnson declared after taking the gavel.

A lower-ranked member of the House GOP leadership team, Johnson emerged as the fourth Republican nominee in what had become an almost absurd cycle of political infighting since Kevin McCarthy's ouster as GOP factions jockeyed for power. While not the party's top choice for the gavel, the deeply religious and even-keeled Johnson has few foes and an important GOP backer: Donald Trump.

“I think he’s gonna be a fantastic speaker,” Trump said Wednesday at the New York courthouse where the former president, who is now the Republican front-runner for president in 2024, is on trial over a lawsuit alleging business fraud.

[JNaysh]

There will be no faith in any office of government while companies can buy politicians. If you really care about the people, tackle the issue of lobbying

[carlosmagana]

I hope he will respect the Constitution

[thisworldhasgonemad]

If this guy is so great, then why wasn't he first pick?

[steveballaban]

Insurrectionist. That’s all I need to know!

[KudzuCackalacky]

Well ... I would have liked to have heard the whole speach!!

[jeffylikecake]

Great story, pal. Now wtf are you going to do for us normal folk?

[kittysysagal]

Do your job well, American people are counting on you.

[anthonycampos]

Look at this. Theyre all celebrating cleaning up a mess they themselves made.

[azraelbryson]

Architect of the coup on Jan 6th, 2nd in line for Good job America.

[cynthiawilliamson]

Sometimes God picks the best for last!😮Give him a chance and pray for him!

[sleef]

He looks like the guy who fired Bob in the incredibles 😂

[markberman]

History is watching, take action, real action, nothing else matters.

[whatalifewhataprice]

An election denier elected speaker of the house? What could possibly go wrong?

[juancantu]

We are Going To GIVE More Money, to All of our Enemies that HATE Us ! Waite for It !

[michaelnunley]

Father disabled in the line of duty, votes no on the Pact Act, Mike is a model republican.

[oddrknot]

Man, I believed less of what he said than I usually do when a politician speaks

[JustinTracey]

Is there a picture of Moses in that room he was describing?

[Antifag]

Who in their right mind would EVER want that job??

[Android-Zen]

Until citizens united is put to an end. No words matter.

[oldgloryhillfarmturtlewoma]

Ms Jackson Lee? Our new Speaker singled out Ms Jackson Lee?