House Speaker Mike Johnson has fallen a few votes short on the first ballot to allow him to continue in that position.
3 Republicans voted for other Republican representatives which led to the necessity of a second vote.
Two years ago, it took Kevin McCarthy 15 rounds of balloting before he gained enough support to take the gavel.
Those voting won their election in November, but they cannot take the oath of office until a new speaker has been elected.
WASHINGTON — The 119th Congress convened for the first time on Friday and after some tense moments, House Speaker Mike Johnson was re-elected to the office.
January 03, 2025
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