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[Short Fuse] Who will be elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives following Kevin McCarthy's removal?

Mike Johnson (R)result: Yes

Kevin Hern (R)Annulled

Steve Scalise (R)result: No

Mike Johnson (R)

Kevin Hern (R)

Steve Scalise (R)

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Oct 3, 2023

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Nov 15, 2023

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Oct 25, 2023

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