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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

Associated Press

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    The Clerk recorded 218 votes for Mike Johnson, 215 for Hakeem Jeffries and one for Tom Emmer in the January 3, 2025 Speaker election. AP reported that Trump endorsed Johnson and spoke with two Republican holdouts before they changed their votes; the public record does not establish that the endorsement alone determined the outcome.

    Speaker vote, Trump endorsement and calls with holdouts

    Trump endorsed Mike Johnson before the 2025 Speaker vote · Johnson remains Speaker as of September 20, 2026