{"id":2070537,"date":"2023-10-17T16:02:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T20:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/live-updates-jordan-vies-for-speakership-in-house-floor-vote\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T16:05:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T20:05:43","slug":"live-updates-jordan-vies-for-speakership-in-house-floor-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/live-updates-jordan-vies-for-speakership-in-house-floor-vote\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE UPDATES: Jordan competes for House Speakership in floor vote."},"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\">20<\/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%2Flive-updates-jordan-vies-for-speakership-in-house-floor-vote%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=2070537&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--><blockquote>\n<h2>House Set to Vote on New Speaker<\/h2>\n<p>After Rep. Kevin McCarthy&#8217;s historic ouster as speaker, the House is\u200b gearing up for a vote to find his replacement.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Jim Jordan is vying for the \u2062position and needs 217 votes from fellow Republicans to secure the gavel. While he \u200chas gained some endorsements, it remains to \u2063be seen if he has enough support to become the new speaker. In\u2062 the previous election, McCarthy won after 15 rounds of voting over four days.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Jordan became the speaker-designate when \u200bHouse\u2064 Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropped out due to lack of votes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/house-vote-on-rep-jordan-for-new-speaker-5511588?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>LIVE NOW: \u200bHouse \u200dVotes\u2064 on Jordan for New Speaker<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/17\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/house-vote-on-rep-jordan-for-new-speaker-5511588?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/gaetz-on-jordans-bid-for-house-speaker-right-man-for-the-job-5511679?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Gaetz on\u200c Jordan\u2019s Bid for House Speaker: \u2018Right Man for the Job\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/17\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/gaetz-on-jordans-bid-for-house-speaker-right-man-for-the-job-5511679?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The House is expected\u2064 to hold a floor vote at noon.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Rep. D\u00edaz-Balart Still a No on Jordan\u20133:40 p.m.<\/h2>\n<p>Rep.\u200d Mario D\u00edaz-Balart (R-Fla.) remains opposed to\u2063 Mr. Jordan \u200bbecoming speaker, despite their good relationship. He cited the small number of Republicans who joined Democrats in removing Mr. McCarthy and the \u200black of respect for the conference&#8217;s choice of Mr. Scalise as speaker-designate as his reasons for opposition.<\/p>\n<h2>Rep. Buck Refuses to Budge\u20133:28 p.m.<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.), who voted against Mr. Jordan, stated that he will not vote for the Ohio congressman under any circumstances. He wants a speaker who supports U.S. assistance to Ukraine \u2064and acknowledges President Joe Biden&#8217;s victory in the 2020 election.<\/p>\n<h2>Expect Another Round of Voting, Per Jordan&#8217;s Office \u2013 3:07 p.m.<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;The House needs a speaker as soon as possible,&#8221; said Russell Dye, Jordan&#8217;s spokesperson.\u2063 &#8220;Expect another round of votes today. It\u2019s time for Republicans to come together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>GOP Congressman Would Flip to Jordan on Second Ballot\u20132:16 p.m.<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.), who initially voted for Mr. McCarthy, announced that he would support Mr. Jordan \u2062on a second ballot.<\/p>\n<h2>House in\u2062 Recess\u20131:56 p.m.<\/h2>\n<p>The House is currently in recess, awaiting further instructions from Rep.\u2064 Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), the \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maryland-legislature-votes-to-repeal-state-song-over-ties-to-confederacy\/\" title=\"Maryland Legislature Votes To Repeal State Song Over Ties To Confederacy\">speaker pro tempore<\/a>. The possibility of a second ballot for Mr. Jordan is yet \u2063to be determined.<\/p>\n<h2>Jordan Fails to Win Gavel on 1st Ballot\u20131:43 p.m.<\/h2>\n<p>Mr. Jordan\u2062 lost the support of 20 Republicans on the first ballot. With limited absences, he could only afford to \u2064lose five Republicans. A second ballot is expected to\u2064 take place, as Mr.\u200d Jordan received 200 votes compared to Mr. Jeffries&#8217; 212.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Republicans who voted against Mr. Jordan \u200bwere:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reps. Don Bacon (R-Neb.)<\/li>\n<li>Lori Chavez-DeRemer\u2064 (R-Ore.)<\/li>\n<li>Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.)<\/li>\n<li>Anthony D&#8217;Esposito (R-N.Y.)<\/li>\n<li>Tony Gonzales (R-Texas)<\/li>\n<li>Kay Granger (R-Texas)<\/li>\n<li>Jake Ellzey (R-Texas)<\/li>\n<li>Mario\u2062 D\u00edaz-Balart (R-Fla.)<\/li>\n<li>Carlos Gim\u00e9nez (R-Fla.)<\/li>\n<li>Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.)<\/li>\n<li>Nick LaLota (R-N.Y.)<\/li>\n<li>Jen Kiggans (R-Va.)<\/li>\n<li>John Rutherford (R-Fla.)<\/li>\n<li>Ken Buck\u200c (R-Co.)<\/li>\n<li>John James (R-Mich.)<\/li>\n<li>Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.)<\/li>\n<li>Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.)<\/li>\n<li>Mike Simpson (R-Idaho)<\/li>\n<li>Mike Kelly (R-Pa.)<\/li>\n<li>Steve Womack (R-Ark.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The GOP opponents voted\u2064 for various candidates, including Kevin McCarthy, Steve Scalise, Thomas Massie, Mike Garcia, Tom Cole, Tom Emmer, and Lee\u2064 Zeldin.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Jordan faced the same number of defections as Mr. McCarthy did on \u2062the \u2063first ballot in January.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Mr. Gim\u00e9nez stated that there is nothing \u2064Mr. Jordan can do to earn his vote.<\/p>\n<h2>Jordan on Way to Losing on 1st Ballot\u20131:11\u2064 p.m.<\/h2>\n<p>Nine Republicans have voted against Mr. Jordan, exceeding the number he can afford to lose.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Rep. Ken Buck, who \u2064is leaning\u200b against Mr. Jordan,\u200d was absent from the \u200bchamber.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Vote Begins\u20141:01 p.m.<\/h2>\n<p>The House clerk\u2063 is conducting a poll to determine the\u2064 speaker. The nominees are Mr. Jordan \u200cand House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).<\/p>\n<h2>Hakeem Jeffries Nominated\u201412:50 p.m.<\/h2>\n<p>House\u200b Democrat Chairman Pete Aguilar is nominating Mr. Jeffries\u2063 for speaker.<\/p>\n<h2>Jim Jordan Nominated\u201412:46 p.m.<\/h2>\n<p>House\u2063 GOP Chairwoman Elise Stefanik is nominating Mr. \u2064Jordan, emphasizing his suitability \u2064for the role.<\/p>\n<h2>1 Republican Absent for Speaker Vote\u201412:46 p.m.<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Gus Bilirakis is absent but expected to return later. Mr. \u200cJordan can only afford to lose three House Republicans.<\/p>\n<h2>Quorum\u200d Call Being Taken\u201412:10 p.m.<\/h2>\n<p>A call\u200d of the House is being taken to\u200d establish the number of members present.<\/p>\n<h2>Trump Calls for Jordan to be Speaker\u201412:02 p.m.<\/h2>\n<p>Former President Donald Trump expressed his belief that Mr. Jordan will be\u200d elected\u200d speaker soon, reiterating his endorsement.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Rep. \u2062Kevin McCarthy predicts that\u2063 Mr. Jordan will win, even on the first round of \u200bvoting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Texas Congressman Predicts 8-10 Holdouts in Round 1\u201311:12 a.m.<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Chip Roy, who supports Mr. Jordan, predicts\u2063 that he will not secure the \u200dgavel\u200b in the first \u200bround of voting.<\/p>\n<h2>The Holdouts\u201310:41 a.m.<\/h2>\n<p>At\u2063 least\u200d five holdouts remain, one more than\u200d Mr. Jordan can afford to lose.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, Reps. Steve Womack, Ken Buck,\u2064 Marianette\u200b Miller-Meeks, and\u200c Victoria Spartz are leaning towards voting against Mr. Jordan.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200b does the lack\u200d of\u2063 widespread support for Rep. Jordan within the\u200b Republican Party raise questions about the future direction of the party and the outcome of the vote for the new speaker<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ns supporting Jordan and\u200d expressed concern over his ability to \u200cunite the \u2063party. D\u00edaz-Balart stated, &#8220;I think it would be extraordinarily difficult for him to \u200cget to\u200d 218,&#8221; referring to the \u200dnumber of votes needed to secure the speakership.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Steve Scalise, the current House Majority Whip, is also \u200cnot endorsing\u200d Jordan, opting instead to \u200dsupport Rep. Patrick McHenry\u2064 for the position. Scalise believes that McHenry has the experience and leadership qualities necessary to lead the \u200cHouse \u200beffectively.<\/p>\n<p>This division within the Republican Party raises questions about the outcome of\u200b the vote and the future\u200c direction of the party. Jordan&#8217;s candidacy has been seen as a challenge to \u200bthe establishment and a \u2062representation of the more conservative and populist factions within \u200bthe \u200bparty.\u200b However, without widespread support from his fellow Republicans, his chances of becoming speaker remain\u2063 uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Speaker McCarthy,\u2062 despite losing the speakership, has\u200c expressed his support for \u2064Jordan and his\u200c bid for speaker, calling him a &#8220;fighter&#8221; and a &#8220;true conservative.&#8221; McCarthy believes that Jordan has the determination and principles necessary to lead the Republican Party.<\/p>\n<p>The vote for the \u200bnew speaker is expected to\u2063 be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-jim-jordan-for-speaker\/\" title=\"Trump backs Jim Jordan for Speaker\">closely watched event<\/a>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/live-updates-jordan-vies-for-speakership-in-house-floor-vote\/\" title=\"LIVE UPDATES: Jordan competes for House Speakership in floor vote.\">political analysts eager<\/a> to see how the Republican Party manages this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-freedom-in-kazakhstan-would-be-a-national-security-threat-for-beijing\/\" title=\"China: Freedom in Kazakhstan Would Be a National Security Threat for Beijing\">internal power struggle<\/a>. The outcome of the election \u200cwill \u2063not only\u200b determine\u200b the leader \u200dof the House but also reflect the ideological direction of the party \u2062moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, this election holds\u200b significance for the American \u200dpeople as it will\u2064 shape the legislative agenda \u200band \u2062the ability of Congress to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-rejects-power-share-with-democrats-to-keep-speakership-were-in-the-majority-no-surrender\/\" title=\"McCarthy refuses to share power with Democrats for speakership, asserting majority rule. No surrender.\">address pressing national issues<\/a>. The new speaker will play a crucial role in navigating the challenges facing the country, including \u200cthe ongoing pandemic, economic recovery, and ensuring\u200c the functioning of the government.<\/p>\n<p>As the House prepares for the vote, all eyes are on Rep. Jim Jordan and \u200cthe support he can muster from his fellow Republicans. Will he be able to secure the necessary votes and become\u2062 the new \u2062speaker? The answer will soon\u200b be revealed, as the House gathers to make this important decision.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two weeks after Rep. Kevin McCarthy&#8217;s (R-Calif.) removal as speaker, the House will vote today for a replacement. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) aims to secure 217 votes from fellow Republicans to win. With endorsements from some holdouts and Trump&#8217;s support, it remains uncertain if he has enough support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1797,"featured_media":2070539,"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":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2070537","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"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\/2070537","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\/1797"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2070537"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2070537\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2070539"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2070537"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2070537"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2070537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}