Johnson Reelected Speaker After Two Holdouts Change Their Votes

January 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 20: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to the press at the U.S. Capitol on December 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. The House approved a stopgap funding bill Friday to avert a ... WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 20: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to the press at the U.S. Capitol on December 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. The House approved a stopgap funding bill Friday to avert a government shutdown, extending funding into mid-March and including disaster relief, but omitting a debt ceiling suspension sought by President-elect Donald J. Trump after Republican opposition. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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January 3, 2025

Reps. Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Keith Self (R-TX), who initially voted for Reps. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Byron Donalds (R-FL), respectively, just changed their votes to Mike Johnson. He now has the simple majority of votes needed to be elected speaker.

The two switched their votes after walking off the House floor with Johnson, appearing to meet with the Louisiana Republican briefly.

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Reps. Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Keith Self (R-TX), who initially voted for Reps. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Byron Donalds (R-FL), respectively, just changed their votes to Mike Johnson. He now has the simple majority of votes needed to be elected speaker.

The two switched their votes after walking off the House floor with Johnson, appearing to meet with the Louisiana Republican briefly.

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  1. If at “Frist” you don’t succeed, try, try again!

    One wonders how often Johnson consults his “Porn Meter.”

  2. Avatar for debg debg says:

    Seems a little early for popcorn, but I love it, so I’ll make a big bowl for the day!

  3. Wouldn’t it be crazy/great if Jeffries was elected?!!!

  4. Ideally Rethugliklans will drag this out until Jan. 20 without certifying the vote and Kamala Harris will be sworn in.

  5. Johnson: “Here’s the deal: if you elect me without any stunts, the first round of raw milk is on me!”

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