Johnson Narrowly Wins First Vote for House Speaker
by D. Michael DeRidder January 3, 2025 TheNewAmerican.com House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was reelected as speaker for the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives on the first vote on the opening day of the 119th Congress. During the first vote, Johnson received 216 votes and Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) received 215 votes. Three Republicans voted against Johnson. […]
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