Watch Live: US House Votes For Speaker – Will Boehner Be Re-Elected?

Will there be enough conservative votes to elect Rep. Louie Gohmert, or will John Boehner retain his Speakership?

Watch live as the House proceedings commence.

One of the first orders of business today as the House gavels into session will be the election of Speaker, a seat currently occupied by John Boehner. Will the Ohio Republican fend off challenges from Tea Party radicals like Louie Gohmert of Texas, or Ted Yoho of Florida, and retain his seat?

All signs point to yes, but this is a body that has new members who want to make headlines early back home.

 

 

Hat tip: Joe Jervis