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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker vote after dramatic floor vote

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., right, congratulates House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., upon Johnson's re-election as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., right, congratulates House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., upon Johnson's re-election as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., closes with the gavel after he and members of the House took the oath of office as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., closes with the gavel after he and members of the House took the oath of office as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., closes with the gavel after he and members of the House took the oath of office as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., closes with the gavel after he and members of the House took the oath of office as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks to reporters after the House approved a funding bill to avert the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks to reporters after the House approved a funding bill to avert the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., center left, and others applaud House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., center left, and others applaud House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., right, congratulates House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., upon Johnson's re-election as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., right, congratulates House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., upon Johnson's re-election as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., gives a thumbs-up as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., gives a thumbs-up as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., right, speaks with House Minority leader Hakeem as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., right, speaks with House Minority leader Hakeem as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is pictured as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is pictured as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., greets members as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., greets members as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., left, shakes hands after giving the gavel to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., in a customary nod to the peaceful transfer of power as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., left, shakes hands after giving the gavel to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., in a customary nod to the peaceful transfer of power as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., takes the oath of office after being re-elected as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., takes the oath of office after being re-elected as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., reenters the House Chamber after being re-elected Speaker as the House of Representatives convenes, and is greeted by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., reenters the House Chamber after being re-elected Speaker as the House of Representatives convenes, and is greeted by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)