After 2 GOP holdouts switch votes, Speaker Mike Johnson retains gavel

The transcript details the election of Mike Johnson as the Speaker of the House, highlighting the dramatic vote change by two Republican holdouts that secured his position. It discusses the implications of his election, including the potential paralysis of the House and the impact on Trump's legislative priorities. The official election results are announced, and the process of administering the oath of office is described. The transcript concludes with a note on the resolution of the situation and hints at further developments.

What event marked the beginning of Mike Johnson's potential election as Speaker of the House?

• A public debate

• A shift in votes

• A press conference

• A protest

What was a key factor in preventing the House from being paralyzed?

• The support of the Democratic Party

• The election of Mike Johnson as Speaker

• The resignation of Kevin McCarthy

• The intervention of the Supreme Court

What role did the final two Republican holdouts play in the election of Mike Johnson?

• They opposed his candidacy

• They supported his opponent

• They abstained from voting

• They shifted their votes to support him

Who received the majority of votes to be elected as Speaker of the House?

• Hakeem Jeffries

• Tom Emmer

• Steve Scalise

• Mike Johnson

What is the next step after Mike Johnson's election as Speaker?

• He will deliver a speech

• He will take the oath of office

• He will meet with the President

• He will appoint new committee members

Who is responsible for administering the oath of office to the new Speaker?

• The President

• The Dean of the House

• The Chief Justice

• The Vice President

What significant event is the House preparing for after electing a Speaker?

• The State of the Union Address

• The certification of the election

• The budget approval

• The impeachment trial