Republicans on Friday dropped Jim Jordan as their House speaker nominee.
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, arrives for the Republican caucus meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. The news comesNow, they are back at square one 17 days after the ousting of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Democrats nominated House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, with votes coming for both Jordan and Jeffries. Jordan garnered 194 votes, while Jeffries got 210. There were also a few votes for former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted last month.
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