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During the Speaker vote, Democrat Representative Angie Craig of Minnesota wished her wife a happy wedding anniversary, seemingly rebuking Republican Representative Mike Johnson's opposition to same-sex marriage. House Democrats gave her a standing ovation. Additionally, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey cast her vote for Hakeem Jeffries, stating that he represents the integrity of the House.
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) cast her vote for Jeffries “as the only candidate who represents the integrity of this House.” Follow live: https://t.co/PqG35hLyyh https://t.co/18aO3PFXyf
Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) wished her wife a happy wedding anniversary during the Speaker vote in an apparent reference to GOP Speaker nominee Rep. Mike Johnson's (R-La.) opposition to same-sex marriage. Follow live: https://t.co/0aUDgzTUbp https://t.co/Xi3tDPEm4s
Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) votes for Speaker by wishing “a happy wedding anniversary to my wife” — a seeming rebuke to Rep. Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) long anti-LGBTQ record. House Democrats give her a standing ovation. https://t.co/iJAWDegRRb
In a display of stunning bravery, Democrat Representative Angie Craig casts her vote for Hakeem Jeffries while saying "happy wedding anniversary to my wife" to thunderous applause. https://t.co/cxiXhWfOdx
"Happy wedding anniversary to my wife!" shouted Dem Rep. Angie Craig, before voting for Hakeem Jeffries for speaker. Mike Johnson has a very, very long history of attacking LGBTQ rights.
Dem Rep. Angie Craig yells as she votes for Jeffries: "Happy wedding anniversary to my wife! Hakeem Jeffries." Dems stand to applaud.
"Happy wedding anniversary to MY WIFE" Rep Angie Craig yells as she votes Hakeem Jeffries for speaker