Republican Rep. Mike Johnson is the new speaker of the House. He secured the job on Wednesday with 220 votes. He only needed 215 votes after several members — three Democrats and one Republican — were absent.
Emmer was selected by the Republican caucus earlier in the day, but quickly realized he would not be able to get the 217 votes needed to become speaker. First elected to Congress in 2016, Johnson represents Louisiana's 4th district, which covers the northwest part of the state. SEE MORE: Who is House speaker-designee Mike Johnson?
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