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Summary

After initial dissent, Republican Mike Johnson secured the US House speakership with 218 votes, overcoming opposition from three GOP members, including Thomas Massie, who backed another candidate.

Johnson, endorsed by Trump, promised fiscal reforms, stricter oversight of government spending, and advancing an "America First" agenda.

His team worked behind the scenes to negotiate support, including assurances on budget cuts demanded by conservative Republicans.

Johnson’s victory avoids prolonged voting chaos reminiscent of Kevin McCarthy’s 2023 election but highlights ongoing GOP divisions over policy and leadership.

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[–] [email protected] 43 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

NYT is reporting 2 of the 3 flipped back, making Johnson the winner

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, I watched it on C-SPAN expecting to be one of many, but right before they finalized 2/3 of the dissenters changed to Johnson.

They can always change until it's finalized

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 weeks ago

When the dissent is that small, its easy to twist arms. And Johnson is largely a known quantity for Republicans at this point. The Republicans who fell in line are going to line their pockets this year for certain.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 2 weeks ago

Phew that's a relief. Now they can get back to passing nothing good.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 2 weeks ago

Here we go again... took 15 tries last time...

[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] Captainvaqina 12 points 2 weeks ago

"Christian" "conservatives"

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

At any time they can support a compromise DNC candidate. Compromise is what you do when you’re not the majority.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Now what do I do with all this popcorn?

[–] zaph 2 points 2 weeks ago

Ap says he won