Democrat Rep. anticipates House Speaker vote on Tuesday.
OAN’s James Meyers
12:18 PM – Monday, October 16, 2023
House Democrat Whip Katherine Clark said that a new House Speaker vote is scheduled for Tuesday at noon, according to Reuters.
Republican Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) managed to secure the nomination on Friday after House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), who initially won the nomination, dropped out of the race the day before.
However, according to GOP officials, Jordan still faces resistance from at least “10 to 20” members and may not have enough votes to be elected.
Following the unexpected removal of Republican Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) was appointed as the interim Speaker.
Unfortunately, the House has been unable to carry out most of its tasks, including voting on an aid package for Israel after the recent Hamas terrorist attacks.
Meanwhile, it remains uncertain whether Jordan will be able to secure at least 217 votes, which is the minimum required for election. Republicans can only afford to lose four votes and still maintain a majority.
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) told Face the Nation that he will support Jordan as the nominee and firmly believes that he can secure the necessary votes for the position.
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House Democrat Whip Katherine Clark has announced that a vote for a new House Speaker is scheduled for Tuesday at noon, according to Reuters. The Republican nominee for the position, Jim Jordan, may face resistance from 10 to 20 members within his party and may not have enough votes to secure the position.
The unexpected removal of Republican Kevin McCarthy led to Patrick McHenry being appointed as the interim Speaker, but the House has been unable to carry out important tasks, such as voting on an aid package for Israel following the recent Hamas attacks.
The question remains whether Jordan will be able to secure at least 217 votes, the minimum required for election. If Republicans lose more than four votes, they will lose their majority.
However, there are those within the Republican party who support Jordan, such as Rep. Mike Turner, who believes Jordan can secure the necessary votes.
The situation in Congress has led to frustration, with Rep. Katherine Clark expressing the need for Republicans to work with House Democrats to move forward in a bipartisan manner.
As the vote for the new House Speaker approaches, the outcome remains uncertain. It is essential to stay informed about the developments in Congress and their implications for the future. Subscribing to receive breaking news updates can help in staying up to date with the latest information.
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