5:10pm

Thu January 3, 2013
Politics

After Suspenseful Vote, Boehner Recaptures House Speaker Seat

Originally published on Thu January 3, 2013 6:10 pm

Ohio Congressman John Boehner held onto his gavel after winning re-election as speaker of the U.S. House. Many conservative Republicans had been unhappy with Boehner for going along with the recent fiscal cliff compromise, but in the end most voted for him.