Staff Reports
Another day, another win for common sense in the hallowed chambers of the House. Tuesday brought in the GOP’s newest member, Michael Rulli, restoring the Republican conference to a solid 219 members. This minor but meaningful addition gives House Speaker Mike Johnson a slight but crucial three-seat majority as he steers the legislative ship through the choppy waters of D.C.
With Rulli’s swearing-in, the House stands at 432 members for the first time since spring. This moment is more than a headcount; it’s a signal that the Republicans are gearing up to push forward with essential spending legislation in the coming months. There’s no time to waste when the stakes are this high.
🚨Trump ally Michael Rulli (@michaelrulli) wins Ohio's 6th Congressional District Special Election. He will complete the remainder of retiring Rep. Bill Johnson's term and run for a full term in November. East Palestine is located in OH-6. pic.twitter.com/V35oFbBXYU
— Bad Hombre (@joma_gc) June 12, 2024
Since 2018, Rulli has been serving Ohio as a state senator. His journey to Washington began with an inspiring middle school trip to the nation’s capital. While most kids were busy trying not to fall asleep, young Rulli absorbed a lesson about the uniqueness of Congress. His teacher explained the rarity of a government by the people, contrasting it with the long tyrannical history of mankind. This piece of wisdom has stuck with Rulli and now, decades later, it has fueled his journey into the House.
Rulli takes over the seat left by former Rep. Bill Johnson, who took the helm at Youngstown State University earlier this year. Johnson’s departure left a gap, but with Rulli stepping in, it’s business as usual—except now there’s more business to get done. Johnson’s resignation might have left a temporary void, but Rulli’s entrance ensures the GOP is back in action and ready to fulfill its promises.
The House has a to-do list that rivals Santa’s, including seats vacated by Republicans like Mike Gallagher and Ken Buck, as well as unfortunate losses like Democratic Rep. Donald Payne. Naturally, expectations are set that those GOP seats will stay in the right hands, padding the Republican majority even further. Here’s to hoping the legislative gears can turn a bit smoother, now that the conference is closer to full strength.
The message is clear: the GOP is ready to keep pushing forward, vacancies be damned. The House of Representatives just became a bit more representative of conservative values, and that can only be good news for Americans who believe in limited government, fiscal responsibility, and robust national defense.
