The Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday endorsed Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., for House Speaker.
"CPAC urges a vote in support of Speaker Mike Johnson, and will strongly consider scoring the vote on CPAC Foundation's 54th Edition of The Ratings of Congress," the group said on X.
"House Republicans must avoid the public spectacle of endless Speaker votes, which will waste precious time and weaken President [-elect Donald] Trump's agenda.
"The radical Left wants our movement divided," it added.
"This vote will show that, despite our differences, Republicans are prepared to govern immediately and advance President Trump's policies of prosperity and strength."
The Louisiana Republican's hold on the House speaker's gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes, and House Republicans weigh whether to reelect him to the post.
The challenge, as always, is that Johnson will need almost every Republican vote to win.
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