If you missed C-SPAN the past half hour, you missed some high drama and comedy. As expected, of course, GOP House Leader John Boehner is now Speaker Boehner with 241 votes. Outgoing Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is now Weaker Pelosi, with 173 votes in her favor — and 19 notable protest votes against her [...]
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The voting is still ongoing, but Rep. John Boehner has cleared a majority and is the speaker of the House with, at present, 241 votes. Meanwhile, there have been at least 19 defections from Nancy Pelosi on the Democratic side. By on... Read Post
Boehner takes the speaker's gavel with support from all 241 Republican members of the House. But Nancy Pelosi's election as minority leaders is marred by 19 'protest votes' from fellow Democrats. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blo... Read Post
House GOP Leader sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi requesting that House Members stand in front of cameras and announce his or her vote. House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-... Read Post