GOP conference reluctantly nominates Tom Emmer for speaker after 5 votes

Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) was nominated as House speaker on Tuesday by the Republican conference.

After five rounds of voting in the GOP conference, Emmer was named speaker designee. Emmer defeated Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA). Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) dropped out before the final round.

Donald Trump's supporters have been vocal opponents of Emmer because he voted to certify the 2020 presidential election. Other Republicans oppose him because he voted to protect same-sex marriage.

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Trump on Monday directed his allies to "hammer" the candidate.

It was unclear if Emmer could get the votes needed to become speaker in a House floor vote.