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Who will be the primary challengers for the Speaker position within the 119th Congress?
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Trump-Backed Mike Johnson Re-Elected House Speaker on First Ballot After Holdouts Switch
Jan 3, 2025, 07:36 PM
Mike Johnson has been re-elected as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, securing the position on the first ballot. He received the necessary 218 votes after Reps Ralph Norman and Keith Self switched their votes in his favor. The switch came after an apparent backroom deal, although details have not been disclosed. Johnson, backed by former President Donald Trump, retains his position with a final vote count of 218-215.
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