Lawrence: For the first time, a Black woman will oversee the House if GOP cannot elect a Speaker

The Clerk of the House, Cheryl Johnson, will be the presiding officer of the House of Representatives when the 118th Congress convenes. If Republicans cannot elect a speaker, MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell explains that Cheryl Johnson could have that job for a few hours or even a few days.

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