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flag Stacey Plaskett protested the nonvoting status of U.S. territories during the House Speaker vote.

flag During the House Speaker vote, Stacey Plaskett, a delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands, protested the nonvoting status of U.S. territories, arguing they represent about four million Americans. flag The House clerk explained only representatives-elect can vote for the speaker. flag Plaskett's microphone was cut off during her speech, which highlighted the "territories and colonies problem" in the U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson won re-election with a narrow margin.

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