By Lawrence Wilson, The Epoch Times
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected with 128 votes in an evening session after losing to Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) that morning. Mr. Emmer had resigned within four hours having unsuccessfully tried to persuade about 25 Republican holdouts to support his candidacy, which was opposed by former President Donald Trump.
A confirming voice vote was taken following the nominating ballot. When reporters asked how many votes Mr. Johnson had received, excited conference members shouted, “All of them!” suggesting that the group had reached a consensus.
There were no votes in opposition, though three members voted “present” and about 19 were absent, according to lawmakers. Mr. Johnson, however, was confident that he would gain the full support of the conference.
A vote on the House floor was scheduled for noon on Oct. 25.
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