Explained: What happens if British PM Johnson wins the confidence vote?

Even if Johnson is protected from a new vote of confidence, a significant mutiny could make his leadership untenable

British PM Boris Johnson faces a confidence vote after more than 15% of elected Conservative lawmakers withdrew their support for the British leader following the "partygate" scandal. The results of the vote are expected in the wee hours of Tuesday (in India). So what lies ahead?

What will happen during the confidence vote? 

All 359 Conservative MPs can vote. So if Johnson gets 180 votes, it will secure the majority he needs to survive. If Johnson wins, he remains in office and cannot be challenged again for 12 months (according to the Conservative Party's rules). If he loses, he must resign and