In the 118th Congress, there are 221 Republicans and 212 Democrats. This means that there are 433 actively serving members of the House.
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) nominated Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA). To become a speaker, Johnson needs to secure 217 votes.
On the roll call, 429 members have recorded their presence: Republican 220 (1 absent), Democrats 209 (3 absent).
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