Rep. Mike Johnson has now been re-elected as Speaker of the House after several renegade republicans changed their votes at the last minute. It previously appeared as though Johnson was going to lose the vote for speaker.
BREAKING NEWS — @SpeakerJohnson WINS THE SPEAKERSHIP ON THE FIRST BALLOT
RALPH NORMAN AND KEITH SELF switch their votes after a long break in the proceedings.
A very, very impressive win for JOHNSON.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) January 3, 2025
🚨 Statement from President Donald J. Trump on the election of Mike Johnson pic.twitter.com/ZQ52DeDmKh
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 3, 2025
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