Thursday, May 2, 2024

Jordan Loses House GOP Support

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On Friday, the Republican conference voted to no longer back House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as Speaker.

The move came hours after Jordan's third failed ballot on the House floor. He had lost GOP support with each successive vote. (RELATED: US House Gives Jordan A Third Chance At The Speakership)

Jordan was the GOP's second shot at Speaker replacement. It had first narrowly nominated House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) for the post.

The Conference's decision to rescind its support leaves open the question of who will become the next nominee for Speaker.

According to reports from The Hill, Republican lawmakers said they would hold a candidate forum on Monday and a secret ballot election for a new Speaker nominee on Tuesday.

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Nancy Jackson
Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.

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