Mike Johnson Elected Speaker of the House After GOP Dissenters Change Their Votes

Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) officially won the Speaker’s gavel after a few initial holdouts, receiving 218 votes — enough to secure the position.

Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) followed through with his pledge to vote against Johnson, casting a vote for Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN). Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) initially did not vote for Johnson either, instead choosing Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH). Republican Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) voted for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) for Speaker initially, but ultimately, the latter two changed their votes, putting Johnson over the edge on the first ballot.

That brought Johnson to 218 votes, securing enough support to be elected Speaker once again.

As it stands, Massie is the single GOP vote against Johnson.

Prior to the vote, Johnson released a lengthy

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