Republicans dropped Rep. Jim Jordan on Friday as their nominee for House speaker, making the decision during a closed-door session after the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump failed badly on a third ballot for the gavel.
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, talks to reporters after House Republicans dropped him as their nominee for speaker in a private meeting, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. The House Judiciary chairman and staunch ally of Donald Trump lost a third ballot of the whole House today. , making the decision during a closed-door session after the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump failed badly on a third ballot for the gavel.
But after two failed votes, Jordan's third attempt at the gavel essentially collapsed - in large part because more centrist Republicans are revolting over the nominee and the hardball tactics being used to win their votes. They have been bombarded with harassing phone calls and even reported death threats.
With Republicans in majority control of the House, 221-212, any candidate can lose only a few detractors. It appears there is no Republican at present who can win a clear majority, 217 votes, to becomeIn fact, the hard-charging Judiciary chairman lost rather than gained votes despite hours spent trying to win over holdouts, no improvement from the 20 and then 22 Republicans he lost in early rounds this week.
Democratic Leader Jeffries reiterated that his party was “ready, willing and able” to partner with more traditional Republicans on a path to re-open the House -- particularly asis being asked to consider President Joe Biden's aid package for Israel, Ukraine and other needs.
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