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Table Of Content Kevin McCarthy votes for Rep. Mike Johnson for speaker More from CBS News Emmer drops out of the speaker's race, hours after becoming nominee More From the Los Angeles Times Democrats and durability How the House Voted on Foreign Aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan House recesses ahead of vote on Israel resolution "We're going to dispense with all the usual ceremonies and celebrations that traditionally follow a new speakership because we have no time for either one," Johnson said. Washington — Rep. Mike Johnson, a Republican of Louisiana, won election as the new speaker of the House on Wednesday, ending three weeks of chaos since Rep. Kevin McCarthy's historic ouster. Stefanik made the argument that Johnson is the best candidate as "we live in perilous times and the American people are hurting." "Mike is a titan on the [House] Judiciary Committee and a dedicated member of the House Armed Services Committee, and as vice chair of o...