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Mike Johnson (R-LA) becomes the 56th speaker of the House, succeeding Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), after garnering enough votes to clinch the role. He secured the job on Wednesday with 220 votes.
The House has been without a speaker for three weeks after Kevin McCarthy was ousted on Oct. 4 by fellow Republican Matt Gaetz.
Final tally:
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA): 220 votes
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY): 209 votes
4 members were absent or did not vote
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