Though the voting is ongoing, Jordan has already lost at least ten Republican votes, ensuring he'd lose his bid for the speakership for a second time.
Jordan, a conservative firebrand, staunch Donald Trump loyalist and founding member of the House Freedom Caucus, received his party's nomination last week after House Majority Leader Steve Scalise bowed out of the race.Jordan told reporters the American people deserve to have an answer today on what lies ahead.
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, speaks with reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023."Look, I think we got to decide today. Are we going to have a Republican speaker ... or is the body going to adopt this resolution with the speaker pro tempore?" Jordan said, referencing an effort to empower Rep. Patrick McHenry to conduct House business.
"I think both questions should be called," Jordan said. "Let's get an answer. We've been at this two weeks, the American people deserve to have their government functioning." FILE - Then-President Donald Trump, right, encourages Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, left, to speak during a rally, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, in Lewis Center, Ohio.While Jordan has continued to attempt to sway holdout Republicans, only Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California has announced a change of heart following the first ballot. LaMalfa had initially voted for his fellow Californian, McCarthy -- and now says he'll support Jordan instead of the former speaker on the second ballot.
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