Republican Mike Johnson has been re-elected as Speaker of the House with a narrow victory, securing 218 votes against Democrat Hakeem Jeffries’ 215. The voting process saw initial resistance from some Republicans, including Thomas Massie, who voted against Johnson. The dynamics of the vote were influenced by a recent deal Johnson made with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown, which meant abandoning a key request from former President Donald Trump regarding the debt ceiling. This re-election follows a tumultuous period for the Republican majority, which now holds a slight edge in the House.