Chamber will start with speakership vote that could cement his leadership or plunge Congress into turmoil<\/p>\n
The US House of Representatives will begin its new session on Friday with a dramatic speakership vote that could either cement Republican Mike Johnson\u2019s leadership or plunge Congress into turmoil, as Republican dissent threatens his hold on power.<\/p>\n
As the House\u2019s first order of business \u2013 which is scheduled to begin around noon Eastern time \u2013 members must elect a speaker before they can be sworn in. Each representative will stand to declare their choice in a roll call vote, with Johnson needing a majority of all members voting to secure victory.<\/p>\n
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