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Oct 25, 2023, 5:35 PM

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New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman faced boos and jeers during the vote for Speaker of the House Wednesday afternoon.

Republican Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson secured the speakership with 220 votes.

When it was Watson-Coleman’s turn to vote, she said that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was “the only candidate who represents the integrity of this House.”

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The comment drew boos and profanity from some House Republicans.

Johnson securing the speakership brings an end to a chaotic few weeks in the House after Republicans voted to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and then could not agree on a replacement.