Jordan loses House Speaker in second round, more GOP vote against him.
OAN’s Sophia Flore
10:23 AM – Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Representative Jim Jordan has fallen short again in his quest to win Speaker of the House. 22 members of the Republican Party refused to back Jordan.
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted again for the newest Speaker of the House. The GOP nominee, Jordan (R-Ohio), failed to receive the 217 votes needed to win the speakership.
199 Republicans voted for Jordan this round. A few stray GOP members voted for Representative Steve Scalise (R-La.), former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and other members of the Republican Party.
Democrats stayed united in voting for Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). He received 212 votes. Jeffries is currently the Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives.
There were many notable flips this round. Representative Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) voted for Jordan on Tuesday, but flipped his vote to Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) this round of voting. Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) changed his Tuesday vote for Jordan to Scalise. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Calif.) flipped her vote from Jordan to Representative Kay Granger (R-Texas).
Jordan picked up a vote this round from Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.), who had previously voted for McCarthy.
On Tuesday’s vote, 22 Republicans voted against Jordan. Jordan can only afford to lose 4 votes from members of the Republican Party.
Republicans who voted against Jordan:
- Rep. Don Bacon, of Nebraska, voted for McCarthy.
- Rep. Vern Buchanan, of Florida, voted for Rep. Byron Donalds, also of Florida.
- Rep. Ken Buck, of Colorado, voted for Rep. Tom Emmer, of Minnesota.
- Rep. Lori Chavez-Ramer, of Oregon, voted for McCarthy.
- Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, of New York, voted for former Rep. Lee Zeldin.
- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, of Florida, voted for Rep. Steve Scalise, of Louisiana.
- Rep. Jake Ellzey, of Florida, voted for Rep. Mike Garcia, of California.
- Rep. Drew Ferguson, of Georgia, voted for Scalise.
- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, of New York, voted for Zeldin.
- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, of Florida, voted for McCarthy.
- Rep. Tony Gonzales, of Texas, voted for Scalise.
- Rep. Kay Granger, of Texas, voted for Scalise.
- Rep. John James, of Michigan, voted for Candice Miller, Public Works Commissioner of Macomb County, Michigan
- Rep. Mike Kelly, of Pennsylvania, voted for former House Speaker John Boehner.
- Rep. Jennifer Kiggans, of Virginia, voted for McCarthy.
- Rep. Nick LaLota, of New York, voted for Zeldin.
- Rep. Michael Lawler, of New York, voted for McCarthy.
- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, voted for Rep. Kay Granger, of Texas.
- Rep. John Rutherford, of Florida, voted for Scalise.
- Rep. Michael Simpson, of Idaho, voted for Scalise.
- Rep. Pete Stauber, of Minnesota, voted for Rep. Bruce Westerman, Republican of Arkansas. Stauber voted for Jordan in the first round.
- Rep. Steve Womack, of Arkansas, voted for Scalise.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. https://www.oann.com/alerts
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
with Todd Bensman
While stripping China’s access to key U.S. artificial intelligence chips, the Biden administration’s sweeping new rules also quietly threw Nvidia, Intel and AMD a potential lifeline.
Stanford researchers issued a report measuring the transparency of artificial intelligence foundation models from companies like OpenAI and Google.
LinkedIn said on Monday it would lay off 668 employees across its engineering, talent and finance teams in the second round of job cuts this year.
Netflix’s crackdown on password-sharing likely boosted subscribers by about 6 million is expected to set the stage for price increases.
rnrn
What are the far-reaching implications for the future of the government and the ability of the House of Representatives to carry out its legislative duties if a new Speaker of the House is not elected soon
Or McCarthy.
It is clear that Jordan faced significant opposition within his own party, with 22 Republicans voting against him. This marks the second time that Jordan has failed to secure the speakership, with Democrats and some members of his own party refusing to back his bid. Jordan’s failed attempt at the speakership raises questions about the fracture within the Republican Party. The fact that 22 members voted against their own party’s nominee illustrates the divisions and tensions within the party. On the Democratic side, Representative Hakeem Jeffries emerged as the frontrunner, receiving 212 votes from his party. Jeffries is currently the Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives and has been seen as a rising star within the Democratic Party. While this round of voting did not result in a new Speaker of the House, it sheds light on the dynamics and power struggles within both the Republican and Democratic parties. It remains to be seen how these divisions will impact future legislative efforts and the ability of the House of Representatives to govern effectively. The position of Speaker of the House is a crucial one, as the Speaker acts as the leader of the House and plays a key role in shaping the legislative agenda. The inability to elect a new Speaker of the House reflects the challenges and divisions currently facing the United States Congress. As the House of Representatives continues to navigate these challenges, it is essential for lawmakers to find common ground and work towards bipartisan solutions. The future of our democracy depends on the ability of our elected officials to come together and address the pressing issues facing our nation. In the coming weeks, it is likely that the House of Representatives will continue to hold elections for Speaker of the House until a nominee receives the necessary 217 votes. The outcome of these elections will have far-reaching implications for the future of our government and the ability of the House to carry out its legislative duties. Only time will tell how this process will unfold and who will ultimately be elected as the next Speaker of the House. For now, the House remains without a leader, highlighting the challenges and divisions currently plaguing our nation’s capital.
" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
Now loading...