"House Republicans Reject Jim Jordan's Speaker Bid, Fox News' Sean Hannity Weighs In"
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In the first round of voting for the new speaker of the House, Rep. Jim Jordan failed to secure a majority with 200 GOP votes, as 20 House Republicans voted against him. The final tally showed Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries with 212 votes, while six Republicans voted for former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, seven for House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and three for former Rep. Lee Zeldin. Several other Republicans received one vote each. A spokesperson for Jordan indicated that members should be prepared for another vote.
- These House Republicans voted against Jim Jordan's speaker bid in the first round CBS News
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- Analysis | Jim Jordan is hard-right. But he's also in sync with the GOP base. The Washington Post
- Opinion | The Apotheosis of Jim Jordan Is a Sight to Behold The New York Times
- Fox News’ Sean Hannity gets involved in the House speaker vote Poynter
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