{"id":2072286,"date":"2023-10-18T19:40:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T23:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jordan-looks-to-wrangle-gop-holdouts-after-second-straight-failed-speaker-vote\/"},"modified":"2023-10-18T19:41:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T23:41:20","slug":"jordan-looks-to-wrangle-gop-holdouts-after-second-straight-failed-speaker-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jordan-looks-to-wrangle-gop-holdouts-after-second-straight-failed-speaker-vote\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordan aims to rally GOP dissenters following consecutive unsuccessful speaker votes."},"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\">22<\/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%2Fjordan-looks-to-wrangle-gop-holdouts-after-second-straight-failed-speaker-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=2072286&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>Jordan Continues\u200c to Rally Support for Speakership \u200dBid<\/h2>\n<p>Speaker-designate Jim\u2062 Jordan (R-OH) is not giving up on his bid for the speakership, despite facing resistance from several Republican holdouts. After losing the second\u200d round of \u200cvoting by a larger\u2063 margin than the previous day, \u2063Jordan is determined to\u200c secure the leadership\u200c position.<\/p>\n<p>During the roll call vote \u2064on Wednesday\u200c morning,\u2064 Jordan received 199 Republican\u2064 votes in his favor,\u2062 but still fell short of\u2064 the majority threshold \u200bdue to 22 holdouts. All Democrats \u200cvoted in favor \u2062of House\u200c Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), further\u200c diminishing\u2063 Jordan&#8217;s chances. However, \u2064Jordan\u2064 is\u200d not backing down.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Jordan Allies Work to \u200bGain Support<\/h3>\n<p>Jordan \u200dmet with\u2064 Speaker \u200cPro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy \u200c(R-CA) on Wednesday evening to strategize. He is also making calls to members \u2063throughout the night in an effort to rally support.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u2062second failed vote indicates a setback for Jordan, as four Republicans\u200d who initially backed him \u200cvoted against him this\u200c time. And it seems that the opposition is growing stronger. Multiple Republican members opposing Jordan have stated their intention to vote against\u200c him again if there is a third ballot, and they\u200b have \u200bno plans to change their stance.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Principle \u200bOver Politics<\/h3>\n<p>Representative Steve Womack (R-AR),\u2062 one of the holdouts, emphasized that their opposition to Jordan is a matter of principle rather than personal gain. He acknowledged the challenge of winning their support without \u200coffering any concessions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite\u2064 the challenges, Jordan managed to gain the support of \u200btwo \u200cRepublicans who\u200d had \u200cpreviously voted against him. This\u2064 small victory has given some Republicans hope that \u200cJordan still has a chance to\u200d secure the speakership.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Signs of Progress<\/h3>\n<p>Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) expressed optimism, \u200bnoting that the vote margin did not increase significantly.\u2064 He believes \u2064this\u200b indicates that there is\u200b still\u200b room for negotiation\u200d and that Jordan \u2062could potentially win over more supporters.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, those who oppose Jordan remain steadfast in their position. In fact, the pressure campaign \u2063from Jordan&#8217;s allies has only strengthened their resolve. Conservative\u2062 influencers have targeted them online, and \u2064they have received phone \u2064calls and \u2064text\u200c messages from \u200dsupporters. But \u2064these tactics are unlikely to sway those who\u200c are \u2064standing firm on their principles.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Unyielding Opposition<\/h3>\n<p>Representative Womack emphasized that\u200b those opposing Jordan are unwavering\u200b in \u200dtheir beliefs. He compared\u2064 their resolve to concrete \u200csetting, stating that no amount of pressure can change their minds.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the\u2062 challenges, \u200bJordan is \u200cdetermined to continue \u200dhis bid for the speakership. He plans to bring the matter back to the floor \u2062for a third round \u200bof voting.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200dthe outcome\u2062 of Wednesday&#8217;s proceedings remains uncertain. The House could hold the third\u2063 speakership vote\u2064 at\u200b noon, \u2062or House Republicans might convene for a conference \u2062meeting. Alternatively, some members have proposed expanding\u2063 the powers \u2063of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-is-rep-patrick-mchenry-the-speaker-in-charge-of-the-house-until-a-new-speaker-is-chosen\/\" title=\"Rep. Patrick McHenry is the interim House speaker until a new speaker is selected.\">speaker\u200b pro tempore<\/a> as another option.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Exploring Alternatives<\/h3>\n<p>Representatives\u2064 Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Mike Kelly (R-PA) have suggested \u2063resolutions to broaden the authority of the <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>. Several Republican holdouts have expressed support for this \u2062idea, arguing that it would allow legislative\u2063 business to \u200dresume while a new Speaker is \u200celected.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Even\u2063 some Republicans \u2063who initially\u200c supported Jordan are open to empowering the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-out-as-speaker-here-are-some-possibilities-of-what-may-happen-next\/\" title=\"McCarthy ousted as Speaker\u2014What's next?\">speaker \u2062pro tempore<\/a>. They believe it is\u200b the best solution to move forward and restart legislative proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>Passing such a resolution would likely require Democratic \u200bsupport, as many Republicans, including Speaker \u200bPro Tempore Patrick McHenry, have reservations about the interim speaker position. \u200cHowever, it remains unclear whether Democrats \u2062would vote in \u200bfavor of the resolution, despite calls for bipartisan \u2063cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>McHenry has not revealed whether\u2064 he would accept the expanded powers, as\u200c he remains \u2062committed to supporting Jordan and helping him secure the speakership. Jeffries, on the\u2064 other hand, did not explicitly state whether he would\u2063 instruct his caucus to back the resolution, suggesting that further discussions may be necessary.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to \u200bread more from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the implications for the Republican party in \u2063choosing the next Speaker of the House, and\u2062 how will it shape their future direction and legislative \u200cagenda<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E not swayed by outside pressure and are committed to upholding their principles. He stated, &#8220;No amount of\u2063 persuasion or pressure will change our \u200bstance. We believe that a \u200bchange \u200cin \u200cleadership is necessary for the \u200cbetterment \u2062of our party and our country.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As the third\u200d vote approaches,\u200c Jordan&#8217;s chances of winning the speakership remain uncertain. While he has made some progress in gaining support, he still faces\u2062 a significant number of holdouts. The lack of unity within \u2063the\u200d Republican party is a \u2064concern for many, as it could potentially weaken the party&#8217;s ability to pass legislation and advance their agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the challenges ahead, Jordan remains determined\u200c to rally\u2064 support for his bid. He recognizes the importance of standing firm on his principles and believes that\u2062 he is the best \u2062candidate to lead the party. Whether \u2063or\u2063 not he is\u2064 successful in \u2063his quest for the speakership will become clear in the coming days.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>The Path Forward<\/h3>\n<p>Regardless \u2064of the outcome, the race for the speakership has highlighted the divisions within the\u200c Republican party. \u2062It has also brought to the forefront the importance \u2062of strong leadership and unity within \u2062the party. As Republicans continue to\u200b navigate \u200dthese challenging times, they must find a way to bridge their\u2063 differences and work towards a common goal.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ultimately, the decision on who will become the next Speaker of \u200cthe \u200dHouse rests in the hands\u200d of the Republican members of \u200bCongress. They will need to carefully consider \u2062the implications of their choice \u200cand determine who\u200b can best lead the party and \u2063advance their agenda. Only time will tell\u200d if Jim Jordan&#8217;s bid for \u200bthe speakership will \u2063ultimately be successful\u2063 or if another candidate will rise to the\u2064 challenge.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200c the Republican party continues its internal deliberations and\u200c negotiations, the eyes of the nation remain \u200bon the outcome. The \u200bchoice of the\u200d next\u200c Speaker of the\u2062 House \u2062will undoubtedly shape the direction\u2062 of \u200bthe party and impact the legislative\u2062 agenda for years \u2064to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Speaker-designate Jim Jordan (R-OH) will persist in convincing Republican holdouts to back his speakership bid. He faced a larger defeat in the second round of voting on Wednesday, after failing to secure the leadership position. In the roll call vote, 199 members did not support his candidacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2072287,"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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2072286","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"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\/2072286","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=2072286"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2072286\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2072287"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2072286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2072286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2072286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}