{"id":2070236,"date":"2023-10-17T13:22:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T17:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-house-expected-to-vote-on-new-speaker-with-jim-jordan-as-gop-nominee\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T13:25:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T17:25:18","slug":"watch-live-house-expected-to-vote-on-new-speaker-with-jim-jordan-as-gop-nominee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-house-expected-to-vote-on-new-speaker-with-jim-jordan-as-gop-nominee\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE: House to vote on new speaker, Jim Jordan nominated by GOP."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-live-house-expected-to-vote-on-new-speaker-with-jim-jordan-as-gop-nominee%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2070236&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The\u2064 House Convenes to Select a New Speaker<\/h2>\n<p>The House is abuzz with anticipation \u200bas they prepare to choose a new\u200c speaker following the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/liberal-radio-host-bill-maher-blasts-cancel-culture-amid-teen-vogue-ousting\/\" title=\"Liberal radio host Bill Maher blasts cancel culture amid Teen Vogue ousting\">recent ousting<\/a>\u200c of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).\u200c This pivotal decision will shape the\u200c future of the\u2063 chamber.<\/p>\n<h3>Republicans Rally Behind Rep. Jim Jordan<\/h3>\n<p>The Republicans have\u2062 rallied behind Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) as \u200ctheir nominee for the \u200bcoveted position. Known for his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ga-gop-sen-david-perdue-in-runoff-battle-with-democrat-jon-ossoff\/\" title=\"Ga. GOP Sen. David Perdue in runoff battle with Democrat Jon Ossoff\">strong stance<\/a> as\u200d a founding \u200dmember of the House Freedom Caucus, Jordan is determined \u200dto secure the \u200cnecessary GOP support to wield the speaker&#8217;s \u200dgavel.<\/p>\n<p>However, the path to victory is not without obstacles. At least eight House Republicans are holding out, with some hesitating\u200c to endorse \u2064the House\u200c Judiciary \u200cCommittee chairman. The stakes are high, and \u2064every\u2063 vote counts.<\/p>\n<h3>Democrats Nominate \u200bHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries<\/h3>\n<p>On the other\u200c side of the aisle, the\u200c Democrats \u2064have put forth House Minority \u2062Leader Hakeem \u200cJeffries (D-NY) as their nominee. Jeffries brings his experience \u200cand leadership to the \u2062table, ready to challenge\u200c Jordan\u200b for \u200dthe \u200cspeakership.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064stage is set for a fierce battle between \u2062these\u200d two contenders, each vying for the support of\u200c their respective caucuses.<\/p>\n<h3>A Nail-Biting Race for the \u2062Speakership<\/h3>\n<p>The Republican caucus initially \u200cfavored \u2064House Majority Leader Steve\u2062 Scalise\u200c (R-LA) for the role of speaker. However, Scalise withdrew\u2063 from the race when he failed to secure the necessary votes. This unexpected \u2062turn of events \u200dhas left the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-house-expected-to-vote-on-new-speaker-with-jim-jordan-as-gop-nominee\/\" title=\"LIVE: House to vote on new speaker, Jim Jordan nominated by GOP.\">field wide open<\/a> for Jordan and Jeffries.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan needs to \u200dgather 217 votes to claim victory. With \u2064multiple holdouts among \u200dhis fellow Republicans, he may face several \u2064rounds \u2062of \u200dvoting and potentially days of suspense before emerging as the chosen speaker.<\/p>\n<p>The countdown begins as the \u2062voting is scheduled to commence at noon on \u200dTuesday. The House\u2063 is \u2063bracing \u2062for a momentous decision that will\u200b shape the course of its future.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u200b influence and power does the Speaker\u200d of\u2063 the House\u2062 hold within the \u200blegislative branch?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Speaker of\u2064 the House<\/h2>\n<p>The United States House of Representatives\u200c recently \u200cconvened\u2062 to select\u200d a new Speaker of the House, \u200ba pivotal position \u2062in American politics. This\u200c formal gathering marked an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-legislature-introduces-first-in-nation-resolution-to-protect-against-democrat-court-packing\/\" title=\"Arizona Legislature Introduces First-In-Nation Resolution To Protect Against Democrat 'Court Packing'\">important moment<\/a> as the decision would greatly impact the\u200c legislative\u2062 agenda and\u2063 the \u2062political \u200dlandscape\u200d of the nation for the foreseeable \u200bfuture.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 role \u200bof the Speaker of \u200dthe House \u200dis crucial in\u200c the functioning of\u2062 the United States government. The Speaker\u200d serves as the presiding officer \u200cof the House of Representatives and is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the legislative process. This involves granting members the opportunity to debate \u2064and vote on\u2064 proposed \u2064legislation, managing the flow of bills and resolutions, and representing the House\u2062 to other branches of the government and to \u2064the public.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 House convened in the historic Chamber, where\u2062 countless important \u200ddecisions have been made\u2062 throughout American\u200b history. Elected representatives from all corners of\u2062 the nation gathered to deliberate and make their choice, fully aware of the significance of \u200btheir decision.<\/p>\n<p>The Speaker of\u200d the \u200cHouse holds considerable influence\u2064 and power within the legislative branch. They\u200d are second \u200bin the line of succession to the presidency and \u2062possess the \u200dauthority to shape the agenda of the House, guide party strategy, and appoint \u200bmembers to\u2064 various committees and leadership\u2064 positions. This makes the selection of \u2063the Speaker a\u2064 crucial moment \u200dfor \u200bdetermining the priorities and direction of\u200b the House.<\/p>\n<p>During the proceedings, representatives presented their cases \u200dfor their preferred\u200b candidates. Each representative \u2064advocated for an individual who exemplified the qualifications and attributes \u2064they believed were \u2063necessary to lead\u200c the \u2064House effectively. The discussion \u2063included considerations such \u200das \u2062experience, leadership skills, and the ability to build consensus among members of both parties.<\/p>\n<p>After thoughtful\u200d deliberation and a series \u200bof votes, a new Speaker\u2063 of the House\u2063 was eventually elected. This decision \u200cfundamentally\u2063 shifted the dynamics within\u200b the House and would inevitably shape the course of legislation and the political \u200blandscape for the coming years.<\/p>\n<p>The selection of a Speaker of the House is not just a routine administrative task. It \u200cis an event that reverberates through the political ecosystem of the United States. The outcome\u2062 has far-reaching implications \u200bfor the government&#8217;s ability to\u200b fulfill its responsibilities, promote the welfare of its citizens, and maintain the \u2063balance of\u200d power between the \u2062branches of the government.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the House&#8217;s conclave to select \u200ca new Speaker\u200d is a critical moment in\u200c American politics. It symbolizes the democratic process, emphasizing the importance\u200d of deliberation, debate, and compromise &#8211; values that are fundamental to the functioning\u2063 of \u200cany thriving\u2064 democracy. This event also highlights\u200c the responsibility placed upon our elected representatives to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">make informed decisions<\/a> that\u2063 benefit the\u200c nation as a \u200cwhole.<\/p>\n<p>As the chosen Speaker takes the podium to address their\u200c colleagues\u2063 and the nation, the weight of their new \u200bposition\u2063 becomes evident. They\u200d must work diligently \u2064to \u2062uphold the principles and integrity of \u2063the House, facilitate productive\u200b dialogue, and ensure\u200d the \u2064voices of the American people are heard.<\/p>\n<p>The selection\u200d of a new Speaker of the House is\u200c a significant event that\u200c shapes the course of American \u200cpolitics. It is a testament to \u200cthe democratic ideals upon which our\u200b nation was founded and\u2062 a reminder\u2062 of the responsibilities entrusted to our elected representatives. With this decision made, the House can now move forward\u2064 to tackle the issues facing \u200dthe nation and work towards\u200b a\u200d better\u200b and brighter future \u2062for all Americans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The House will meet on Tuesday to choose a new speaker following Rep. Kevin McCarthy&#8217;s removal two weeks ago. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) is the Republican nominee, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) will be nominated by the Democrats. Patrick McHenry should already possess the authority to govern.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2070238,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2070236","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2070236","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2070236"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2070236\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2070238"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2070236"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2070236"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2070236"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}