Speaker vote: 22 Republicans reject Jim Jordan’s second ballot.
Rep. Jim Jordan Falls Short in Speaker Vote
Despite winning the majority of Republicans in the House, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) was unable to secure the necessary votes to be elected House speaker on the second ballot. This setback comes after losing more votes than he gained on Tuesday.
All Democrats voted for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who also did not reach a majority of the total vote.
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Jordan received 198 votes, meaning he could only afford to lose four GOP votes on the House floor to secure the position. However, 22 Republicans voted against him for House speaker:
- Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) — voted for Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)
- Rep. Vern Buchanan* (R-FL) — voted for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL)
- Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) — voted for Tom Emmer (R-MN)
- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) — voted for McCarthy
- Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) — voted for former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin
- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) — voted for House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA)
- Rep. Jake Ellzey (R-TX) — voted for Rep. Mike Garcia (R-CA)
- Rep. Drew Ferguson* (R-GA) — voted for Scalise
- Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) — voted for Zeldin
- Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) — voted for McCarthy
- Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) — voted for Scalise
- Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) — voted for Scalise
- Rep. John James (R-MI) — voted for former Michigan Republican Rep. Candice Miller
- Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) — voted for former House Speaker John Boehner
- Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) — voted for McCarthy
- Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) — voted for Zeldin
- Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) — voted for McCarthy
- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks* (R-IA) — voted for Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX)
- Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL) — voted for Scalise
- Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) — voted for Scalise
- Rep. Peter Stauber* (R-MN) — voted for Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR)
- Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR) — voted for Scalise
Jordan managed to convince only two Republican defectors to vote for him: Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), who previously voted for McCarthy, and Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN), who previously voted for Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY).
Four Republicans who initially voted for Jordan on Tuesday switched their votes to other candidates in the first vote on Wednesday:
- Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) — voted for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL)
- Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-GA) — voted for Scalise
- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) — voted for Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX)
- Rep. Peter Stauber (R-MN) — voted for Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR)
The timing of a third speaker vote remains uncertain.
The House of Representatives has been without a constitutionally mandated leader for two weeks since McCarthy’s removal in a historic vote, which saw eight Republicans join all Democrats in ousting the House speaker. Jordan is the second nominee Republicans have put forward since McCarthy’s removal, as Scalise initially received the nomination but withdrew when it became clear he would not secure the necessary 217 GOP votes.
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How did the speaker election results highlight the need for unity and compromise within both parties for effective governance
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Jordan expressed his disappointment after the vote, but vowed to continue fighting for conservative values in the House. “Even though I didn’t win today, I’m not going to stop working hard every day to make sure our conservative values and principles are upheld,” he said in a statement. Jeffries, who received 148 total votes, also acknowledged the difficulty of the speaker election but remained optimistic for the future. “While today’s results may not have been what we hoped for, we will continue to fight for the needs and aspirations of the American people,” he said. Jordan’s failure to secure the House speaker position has raised concerns within the Republican Party. As a prominent conservative voice, Jordan was seen as someone who could rally the party base and push for conservative policies in the House. His inability to garner enough support from his Republican colleagues raises questions about the direction the party will take moving forward. On the other hand, Jeffries’ inability to secure a majority of the total vote also indicates division within the Democratic Party. With a slim majority in the House, it is crucial for Democrats to unite behind a strong leader who can effectively navigate the challenges and push for their legislative agenda. The speaker election results highlight the deep divisions within both parties and the need for unity and compromise in order to effectively govern. With important policy issues such as infrastructure, healthcare, and immigration on the agenda, it is imperative for both parties to find common ground and work towards bipartisan solutions. Rep. Jim Jordan’s failure to become House speaker highlights the challenges and divisions within the Republican Party. While he was able to win the majority of Republicans in the House, he fell short of securing the necessary votes. This setback raises questions about the party’s future direction and the ability to rally support among its members. Similarly, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also faced difficulties in securing a majority of the total vote. This highlights the division within the Democratic Party and the need for a strong and united leadership to effectively push for their agenda. Ultimately, the speaker election results underscore the importance of unity and compromise in order to govern effectively. With critical issues on the agenda, both parties must find common ground and work together to find bipartisan solutions that address the needs of the American people.Implications for the Republican Party
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