Mike Johnson Fails in First Round of Balloting to Retain Speakership Role
Briefly

"The failed Friday afternoon vote puts into question who, at the start of 2025, will be leading the House for the considerable future, as Johnson received only 216 votes from Republicans."
"It's unclear who the Republicans can nominate that could coalesce enough support from the various factions within the Republican conference to get 218 votes, putting them at an impasse."
Read at Truthout
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