Mike Johnson survives razor-thin vote to remain US House Speaker | BBC News

Trump-backed Mike Johnson has been re-elected as Speaker of the US House of Representatives in the first round of voting after overcoming a Republican revolt. The final tally stood at Johnson with 218 votes, Democrat Hakeem Jeffries with 215 votes and one vote for another member. President-elect Donald Trump has thrown his support behind the Louisiana lawmaker Johnson. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #US #BBCNews