Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) finished second to Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) in internal GOP balloting this week. Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) is a newcomer to the race.
House Republicans on Friday voted to make Rep. Jim Jordan their next nominee for speaker, according to Rep. Elise Stefanik, the Republican conference chairwoman. Jordan, who was endorsed by former president Donald Trump, is chairman of the Judiciary Committee. Jordan finished second to Rep. Steve Scalise in internal balloting earlier this week. Scalise dropped out Thursday night as he struggled to attract the votes he would need to be elected by the full chamber.
Without a speaker, the House is unable to consider any legislation to aid Israel in its war against Hamas or pass any appropriations bills to avoid a potential government shutdown in mid-November. The House convened at 9 a.m. for a short session before recessing so that House Republicans could meet privately.
Without a speaker, the House is unable to consider any legislation to aid Israel in its war against Hamas or pass any appropriations bills to avoid a potential government shutdown in mid-November. is serving as acting House speaker until a new leader is chosen. The powers of an acting House speaker are untested, and it’s
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Live updates: House GOP prepares to vote on speaker hopefuls Jim Jordan and Austin ScottRep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) finished second to Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) in internal GOP balloting this week. Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) is a newcomer to the race.
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