Someone literally blew white smoke out of the room where Republicans are voting
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) October 28, 2015
Republicans in the House of Representatives have have nominated Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan to be the next Speaker:
So much for unity candidate: Ryan: 200
Webster: 43
Blackburn: 1
McCarthy: 1
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) October 28, 2015
BREAKING: House Republicans nominate Rep. Paul Ryan to be next speaker, hoping to end GOP disarray.
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 28, 2015
A vote to make it official will take place on the House floor tomorrow.
House Republicans pick @RepPaulRyan to stand as their candidate for Speaker on the floor tomorrow #fnpolitics
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) October 28, 2015
Current Speaker of the House John Boehner announced his resignation from Congress last month.