The House of Representatives failed to elect Rep. Jim Jordan as speaker on Tuesday after 20 Republicans voted against him. Photo: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
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https://www.wsj.com/politics/jim-jordan-needs-to-win-over-final-holdouts-to-clinch-speaker-vote-9256441Ohio Republican sees 20 GOP lawmakers decline to back him in floor vote; second round of voting is set for WednesdayTuesday to be elected House speaker after more Republicans than expected joined Democrats in declining to back him, setting up lawmakers for an unpredictable second round of balloting.This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only.
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