By a vote of 233 to 202 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi of California was this afternoon elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the first woman to hold the post.
Even before the roll caller finishes her announcement, loud applause begins, followed by cheering and whistling. Nancy Pelosi greets well-wishers on all sides.
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