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12. First vote is not over, looks like some members changed their vote. Johnson just got the votes he needed, per CNN.

Fri Jan 3, 2025, 02:33 PM

Jan 2025

He just got reelected speaker...on the first vote.

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Mike Johnson Scrapes Speakership Win After Republicans Change Votes [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 2025 OP

First vote True Dough Jan 2025 #1

Stupid asses...they don't DESERVE to govern! FirstLight Jan 2025 #2

No white smoke yet.... Dem4life1970 Jan 2025 #3

But the power, man, the power ... fierywoman Jan 2025 #6

Wow! Does Eloon know that fact? That doesn't sound "efficient" Bengus81 Jan 2025 #11

Don't give him any ideas. Ha! jimfields33 Jan 2025 #18

I have not seen anything to indicate Pelosi is being paid Speaker salary LiberalFighter Jan 2025 #15

it would be hilarious if Jeffries became speaker nt WhiteTara Jan 2025 #5

any other time i'd be glued to the tv watching the carnage.... samnsara Jan 2025 #9

3 left the floor otchmoson Jan 2025 #10

Profiles in Cowardice otchmoson Jan 2025 #14

For sure. Money rules. nt SunSeeker Jan 2025 #16

Young Earth Creationist pfitz59 Jan 2025 #17

My opinion is THIS was their plan all along. bluestarone Jan 2025 #19

Slobfather just wanted to get his inauguration Dem4life1234 Jan 2025 #20