U.S. House Speaker Stalemate (January 3, 2025)
The voting for the U.S. House Speaker has just concluded. Three Republican representatives defected, and seven Republican representatives waited until the last moment to cast their votes. 216:215, Michael Johnson failed to secure a majority of votes to be elected House Speaker. The Republican Party in the U.S. House needs more communication to reach a consensus. It may require direct intervention from Trump or Musk.