Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio fell short in his first vote to replace California's Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House.
The House on Tuesday failed to elect Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan as its next speaker, extending the uncertainty that followed the historic ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy earlier this month. Jordan, a Republican, fell short of the majority he needed to secure the top post, with 20 members of his own party voting against him. The entire Democratic caucus voted for their nominee, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York.
because his focus has not been on the American people.' The Ohioan has been a vocal critic of President Biden, frequently declining to vote on Biden-backed legislation. Jordan cemented his loyalty to Trump in the wake of the 2020 presidential election when he cast doubt on the results. He “was a significant player” in Trump’s efforts to overturn the election, the House select committee’s Jan. 6 report noted.
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