Republicans drop Jim Jordan as Speaker nominee after failed 3rd vote
Friday, 20 October 2023 Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio has lost an internal vote to continue as the nominee for speaker within his party, creating further uncertainty in the House. This comes after his third unsuccessful attempt to secure the position. With no consensus on a path forward, the House is paralyzed despite growing pressure to address urgent matters. Jordan's loss reveals that he had actually lost ground, with 25 Republicans opposing him compared to 22 in his previous attempt. The Republican party now needs to find a new candidate for speaker.
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