Johnson re-elected as House Speaker in razor-tight margin
Republican Mike Johnson could only lose two votes from his own party in his bid for speaker re-election, and he nearly did.
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Republican Mike Johnson elected House speaker after dramatic vote reversals
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Trump ally Mike Johnson re-elected US House Speaker
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Mike Johnson re-elected as House speaker
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Speaker Mike Johnson re-elected to lead Republican-controlled House
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