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Reportedly, during the early stages of the voting process, there was tension regarding the votes that were shifting, and Johnson was notably falling short. Key Congress members, including Nancy Mace and others, gathered for discussions to address potential changes in their voting stances. Trump, reportedly on speaker phone during these discussions, underscored the importance of completing the vote on the first ballot. He emphasized it would be disrespectful, not only to the voters but to the urgent responsibilities facing Congress.