Johnson Re-elected House Speaker in Tight Vote
Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives with 218 votes on January 3rd, 2025, after overcoming initial opposition from some Republicans regarding his role in bipartisan budget negotiations; the narrow victory highlights the Republicans' tenuous control of the House.
Johnson Re-elected House Speaker in Tight Vote
Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives with 218 votes on January 3rd, 2025, after overcoming initial opposition from some Republicans regarding his role in bipartisan budget negotiations; the narrow victory highlights the Republicans' tenuous control of the House.
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44% Bias Score
Johnson Elected Speaker of the House in Narrow Victory
Republican Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House by a 218-215 vote margin over Democrat Hakeem Jeffries, the narrowest victory in nearly a century, after multiple rounds of voting due to internal Republican dissent following a deal Johnson made with Democrats.
Johnson Elected Speaker of the House in Narrow Victory
Republican Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House by a 218-215 vote margin over Democrat Hakeem Jeffries, the narrowest victory in nearly a century, after multiple rounds of voting due to internal Republican dissent following a deal Johnson made with Democrats.
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36% Bias Score
House Speaker Johnson Re-Elected by Razor-Thin Margin Amidst Party Divisions
House Speaker Mike Johnson won re-election by a slim 218-215 margin after initial defections within his own party, facing significant internal divisions and policy demands while outlining an agenda focused on border security and reversing Biden administration policies.
House Speaker Johnson Re-Elected by Razor-Thin Margin Amidst Party Divisions
House Speaker Mike Johnson won re-election by a slim 218-215 margin after initial defections within his own party, facing significant internal divisions and policy demands while outlining an agenda focused on border security and reversing Biden administration policies.
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36% Bias Score
House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson Speaker on First Ballot
The Republican-controlled House elected Mike Johnson as Speaker on the first ballot Friday, a stark contrast to Kevin McCarthy's drawn-out election in 2023, and positions the party to act quickly on its legislative goals during the incoming Trump presidency.
House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson Speaker on First Ballot
The Republican-controlled House elected Mike Johnson as Speaker on the first ballot Friday, a stark contrast to Kevin McCarthy's drawn-out election in 2023, and positions the party to act quickly on its legislative goals during the incoming Trump presidency.
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56% Bias Score
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Narrow Vote, Underscoring GOP Divisions
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection as Speaker of the House by a 218-215 vote on the first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP resistance and securing a last-minute endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting internal party divisions and potential legislative gridlock.
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Narrow Vote, Underscoring GOP Divisions
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection as Speaker of the House by a 218-215 vote on the first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP resistance and securing a last-minute endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting internal party divisions and potential legislative gridlock.
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48% Bias Score
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Tense First Ballot
Mike Johnson won reelection as Speaker of the House by a narrow margin of 218-215, overcoming resistance from hardline Republicans and securing support from President Trump on the first day of the new Congress.
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Tense First Ballot
Mike Johnson won reelection as Speaker of the House by a narrow margin of 218-215, overcoming resistance from hardline Republicans and securing support from President Trump on the first day of the new Congress.
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52% Bias Score
Johnson Elected Speaker in Close House Vote
Republican Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House, winning 218 votes to Democrat Hakeem Jeffries' 215 in a closely contested election marked by internal Republican divisions and a prior deal with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown, dropping a key demand by Trump; this is the narrowest...
Johnson Elected Speaker in Close House Vote
Republican Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House, winning 218 votes to Democrat Hakeem Jeffries' 215 in a closely contested election marked by internal Republican divisions and a prior deal with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown, dropping a key demand by Trump; this is the narrowest...
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44% Bias Score
Johnson Elected House Speaker in Close Vote
Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House after a contentious series of votes, winning 218-215 against Hakeem Jeffries due to internal divisions among Republicans and a deal with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown, highlighting the fragility of the Republican majority and foreshadowing p...
Johnson Elected House Speaker in Close Vote
Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House after a contentious series of votes, winning 218-215 against Hakeem Jeffries due to internal divisions among Republicans and a deal with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown, highlighting the fragility of the Republican majority and foreshadowing p...
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36% Bias Score
Johnson Reelected House Speaker After Trump Intervention
Mike Johnson was narrowly re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday after a dramatic vote, securing the 218 necessary votes only after President-elect Trump intervened in a last-minute plea to two Republican lawmakers who initially voted against him.
Johnson Reelected House Speaker After Trump Intervention
Mike Johnson was narrowly re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday after a dramatic vote, securing the 218 necessary votes only after President-elect Trump intervened in a last-minute plea to two Republican lawmakers who initially voted against him.
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40% Bias Score
Johnson Elected Speaker of the House After Contested Vote
Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, was elected Speaker of the House after a contested vote, securing the necessary 218 votes only after negotiations with dissenting Republicans and intervention from President-elect Trump, highlighting the narrow Republican majority and intra-party divisions.
Johnson Elected Speaker of the House After Contested Vote
Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, was elected Speaker of the House after a contested vote, securing the necessary 218 votes only after negotiations with dissenting Republicans and intervention from President-elect Trump, highlighting the narrow Republican majority and intra-party divisions.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Backs Single Bill Combining Tax and Border Policies, Impacting House Speakership
President-elect Donald Trump supports a single bill combining tax and border policies, a strategic shift impacting the House Speaker election and future legislative efficiency; Mike Johnson won the speakership after flipping two GOP opponents, facing the narrowest House majority in nearly 100 years,...
Trump Backs Single Bill Combining Tax and Border Policies, Impacting House Speakership
President-elect Donald Trump supports a single bill combining tax and border policies, a strategic shift impacting the House Speaker election and future legislative efficiency; Mike Johnson won the speakership after flipping two GOP opponents, facing the narrowest House majority in nearly 100 years,...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Intervention Secures Johnson as House Speaker
President-elect Donald Trump intervened to help Mike Johnson secure the House Speakership on Friday, persuading two Republican lawmakers to switch their votes, resulting in a 218-216 victory and highlighting Trump's continued influence over the party but also the challenges ahead.
Trump's Intervention Secures Johnson as House Speaker
President-elect Donald Trump intervened to help Mike Johnson secure the House Speakership on Friday, persuading two Republican lawmakers to switch their votes, resulting in a 218-216 victory and highlighting Trump's continued influence over the party but also the challenges ahead.
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44% Bias Score