Rep. Jim Jordan Fails to Secure Support for Speaker Position on First Ballot
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has fallen short in his bid to become the new House speaker. The first round of voting on Tuesday yielded a result of 200 to 232, with 20 Republicans voting against Jordan. Despite anticipation of multiple rounds of voting, Jordan will need to convince nearly every Republican to support him in order to win the position. Some Republicans remain opposed to Jordan’s leadership due to concerns about his record, fears of alienating swing district voters, and lingering anger over the removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Members from key committees, such as Appropriations and Armed Services, have expressed skepticism about Jordan’s willingness to fulfill basic governance tasks. The next speaker will face critical decisions regarding military aid, border security funding, and government funding. Jordan, who has received the endorsement of former President Trump, spent the hours leading up to the vote campaigning and attempting to persuade Republicans to rally behind him. However, some holdouts remain unconvinced that Jordan is the right candidate to lead the party.
Republicans Under Pressure to End Chaos and Choose a Leader
The vote for the next speaker holds significant importance as it is seen as a public loyalty test for the party. The chosen leader will confront urgent issues such as military aid to Ukraine and Israel, border security funding, and the impending deadline to fund the government by Nov. 17. While Jordan continues his campaign to win over skeptics, some members have expressed their dissatisfaction with his candidacy. Rep. Mike Lawler of New York objected to the removal of Kevin McCarthy as speaker and did not indicate any potential support for Jordan in future rounds. Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee acknowledged that some members may have cast a protest vote in the first round but might be open to supporting Jordan later. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska plans to vote for McCarthy, citing concerns about a small minority dictating actions within the party. Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado has also voiced his opposition to Jordan, citing concerns about his role in propagating conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
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