Mike Johnson’s speakership hangs in the balance ahead of House vote – live

House of Representatives will begin process of electing new speaker, which could take a while if incumbent Mike Johnson cannot unify the Republican conference

One House Republican to watch closely today will be Chip Roy of Texas, who voiced staunch criticism of Mike Johnson during the negotiations over government funding last month.

Roy said Wednesday that he remained “undecided” on whether to support Johnson and again demanded changes to the appropriations process moving forward.

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