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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