Things are not looking good for the Speaker of the House Johnson on the first vote. Three have voted for “Others”. Johnson could only afford 1 “other” vote assuming members vote along party lines.
What next?
There can be a 2nd vote taken or they can go back and try to solicit support from those who voted “Others”. In 2023, the House went through 15 votes over 4-day before electing then speaker McCarthy speaker. There is no other Republican who has put their name in the hat for the Speakership position.
Voting for “others”?
- Rep Massie
- Rep Ralph Noman
The final tally has Johnson 216. Jeffries at 215. There were 3 “Others”
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