Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) won re-election to a 3rd term with 216 votes out of 408 cast on the first ballot with 25 Republicans voting against.
Gohmert, Yoho Challenge Boehner for Speaker’s Gavel
Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) picked up two challengers to his reelection over the weekend: Congressmen Louie Gohmert (R-TX) and Ted Yoho (R-FL).