House Speaker

Jim Jordan’s Journey to Become House Speaker Hits a Roadblock Again

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The GOP-controlled House refrained from conducting additional votes on Tuesday after Rep. Jim Jordan’s unsuccessful bid for the speakership in the day’s solitary ballot. Though many had anticipated a subsequent ballot that evening, Jordan confirmed it would be held at 11 a.m. on October 18. Jordan, expressing optimism, remarked to the press, “We are going … Read more

The House Speaker Race Takes a Turn: Jim Jordan Could Unexpectedly Secure the House Speaker

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Representative Steve Scalise from Louisiana, the House Majority Leader, is reportedly far from the required 217 votes to secure the position of House Speaker. According to a Republican leader, he is expected to fall short by at least 20 votes. This situation may pave the way for Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, who has the … Read more