EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was reelected as speaker of the House on Friday during the first round of voting, but not without some objections from some House Republicans.
Three Republicans initially voted against Johnson as House speaker for the 119th Congress. One of the votes against the Louisiana congressman, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), was expected. Two others, Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), were somewhat of a surprise. However, before the first round of voting was gaveled, Johnson met with Self and Norman. After a short conversation, both switched their votes, and Johnson was reelected to his position.
CAPITOL’S NEW CROP: THE FRESH FACES OF THE HOUSE IN THE 119TH CONGRESS
So, what caused the congressmen to change their votes? For Rep. Self, it was his commitment to fight for the agenda of President-elect Donald Trump.
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