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Representative Jim Jordan has expressed his anticipation for another vote on the Speaker of the House position, according to new reports. This comes amidst growing political tensions and the call to expand the powers of Speaker Pro-Tempore Patrick McHenry in a bid to “get on with the business of the American people.”
The Gateway Pundit reported earlier Thursday that Rep. Jim Jordan withdrew from the Speaker’s race today after 22 RINOs derailed his vote for Speaker of the US House of Representatives.
Jordan was clearly the grassroots favorite, but the GOPe successfully blocked his attempt to lead the Republican Party.
The Republican lawmakers who prevented this will certainly face primary challengers as they should.
There will be no vote for Speaker again until January at least. Jim Jordan is bowing out for now.
Instead, he will back McCarthy ally Patrick McHenry as interim Speaker until January. That is three months from now.
Jake Sherman, the founder of Punchbowl News, has confirmed that Jordan has expressed a desire to meet with these 20 RINOs.
BREAKING — JORDAN says he expects another speaker vote.
Says he wants to meet w the 20 nos.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 19, 2023
Florida Rep. Scott Franklin told Max Cohen, congressional reporter of Punchbowl News, that “as a group we just decided that’s not moving forward,” referring to the McHenry temporary empowerment resolution. “Jordan’s gonna go make some more phone calls, we may see another vote today.”
Rep. Andrew Clyde, a Jordan supporter, also says he expects another speaker vote today.
Rep. Andrew Clyde, a Jordan supporter, also says he expects another speaker vote today. https://t.co/6WBU7CkV8i
— Max Cohen (@maxpcohen) October 19, 2023
Rep. Scalise declares his opposition to the motion that would authorize an interim speaker.
NEWS — SCALISE says he’s opposed to the resolution to empower a temporary speaker.
SCALISE: “I’d rather us focus on getting a speaker elected.”
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 19, 2023
Rep. Emmer said, ““As I have made very clear over the last few days, we should never allow a Democrat-backed coalition government. Ever. The only coalition we should be looking to build is a Republican coalition uniting all of our conference.”
NEW FROM EMMER — SCALISE AND EMMER OPPOSED TO TEMPORARY SPEAKER
“As I have made very clear over the last few days, we should never allow a Democrat-backed coalition government. Ever. The only coalition we should be looking to build is a Republican coalition uniting all of our…
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 19, 2023
Eli Crane said, ““I know what my voters want. And I know what the American people want, and it’s Jim Jordan. I don’t think a lot of the people in this conference actually give a shit what the American people want.””
Eli Crane, who’s a strong Jordan backer, isn’t happy with McHenry resolution.
“I know what my voters want. And I know what the American people want, and it’s Jim Jordan. I don’t think a lot of the people in this conference actually give a shit what the American people want.”
— Max Cohen (@maxpcohen) October 19, 2023
Rep. Pat Fallon also said, “And if we go through X amount of more votes, we go through X amount of more votes, but we can’t kick the can down the road and say we’re going to worry about this two months from now.”
Rep. Troy Nehls said he opposed the McHenry resolution & still wanted Donald Trump as speaker for 100 days.
Rep. Pat Fallon is also a “hard no” on speaker pro tem resolution.
“And if we go through X amount of more votes, we go through X amount of more votes, but we can’t kick the can down the road and say we’re going to worry about this two months from now.” https://t.co/KWkTlkUtE5
— Max Cohen (@maxpcohen) October 19, 2023
This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.
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