Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) has failed to win the votes necessary to win the House Speakership in the first round of voting.
The final tally of the first round:
Mike Johnson: 216 votes.Hakeem Jeffries: 214 votesOthers: 3 votes.
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A 218-vote majority was needed to win the speakership.
Although Johnson successfully steered the government away from a shutdown before Christmas, his negotiations over the continuing resolution sparked criticism within the GOP. Some members expressed their desire to replace him with new leadership over serious reservations about his ability to lead effectively. With the party holding only a razor-thin majority, Johnson was only able to afford to lose just one Republican vote — assuming full attendance.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) previously indicated he would not vote
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