Mike Johnson faces first test in speaker vote as new Republican majorities are sworn in

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

78% : Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, also remained undecided but has also said "my desire is to give him grace.
64% : GOP leadership has been in discussions on what issues to prioritize during the first few months in office and are hoping to enact widespread tax cuts and border security.
30% : Current Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is trying to retain his post with the backing of Trump but is facing opposition from some Republicans.
3% : Trump has backed Johnson in his push to retain the gavel but even his tight grip over the party has not been enough to sway some of Johnson's doubters, setting up a potentially messy fight on the House floor.

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