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Missouri House elects John Patterson as speaker, 152-10
Summary
The Missouri House of Representatives elected Dr. John Patterson as speaker of the 103rd General Assembly in a floor vote, 152 to 10. Chief Justice Mary R. Russell administered the oath; Patterson pledged to prioritize foster-child legislation, pediatric mental health investment and public safety.
The Missouri House of Representatives elected Dr. John Patterson as speaker of the 103rd General Assembly after a floor vote, winning 152 votes to 10, the clerk announced.
Patterson, a physician and the representative from Jackson County’s 30th District, took the oath administered by Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary R. Russell and delivered remarks calling for bipartisan work on foster care legislation, pediatric mental health investments and public safety.
The vote followed…
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