SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Members of the 119th Congress took their oath of office Friday including Illinois’ members of Congress. But before members of the U.S. House of Representatives could be sworn in, they had to elect a speaker.

House Speaker Mike Johnson faced a tough battle reclaiming the speaker’s gavel. Republicans hold 219 seats in the House while Democrats hold 215. All of the Democrats voted for Hakeem Jeffries.

Three House Republicans initially voted against the Louisiana congressman, but two switched their votes giving Johnson the 218 votes needed to win reelection.

“Our nation is counting on us to band together and solve these problems and get this done,” Johnson said.

In November, all of Illinois’ members of Congress won re-election including Congresswoman Nikki Busdiznksi (IL-13) and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17). The two Democrats are now serving in their second terms in the nation’s Capitol.

“It’s going to take somebody that’s willing to work with both sides and really put your head down and focus on how you’re going to make the quality of life better, how you’re going to lower the cost of life back home and those are the things that I’m going to do,” Sorensen said.

Budzinski said one of her main priorities going into this new term is getting a new Farm Bill.

“We extended the Farm Bill right before the holidays for another year,” Budzinski said. “I’m looking forward to getting back to the negotiating table so we can get a bipartisan Farm Bill done that really supports our growers.”

Illinois Republicans Mary Miller (IL-15), Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Mike Bost (IL-12) are also returning to Congress.

“I was proud to continue my support for Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House,” LaHood said in a statement. “Together, we will strengthen our economy, secure our border, restore American energy independence, and return to American peace through strength. I look forward to representing the people of central and northwestern Illinois for another two years!”

In a statement, Bost said he is looking forward to the work ahead.

“House Republicans, in partnership with President Trump, are ready to address our biggest challenges head on, from securing the border and keeping America safe to extending tax relief and reducing the bloated size of government,” Bost said.

Over in the U.S. Senate, Vice President Kamala Harris swore in new members. The Vice President serves as the president of the chamber.