• Investing
  • Stock
Round Table Thoughts
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Home Economy House Republicans vote to remove Jim Jordan as speaker nominee
Economy

House Republicans vote to remove Jim Jordan as speaker nominee

by October 21, 2023
by October 21, 2023 0 comment
Share
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp

House Republicans voted via secret ballot Friday afternoon to remove Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, as their speaker nominee, Fox News Digital has confirmed.

House Republicans huddled behind closed doors to figure out a path forward after Jordan lost even more support for his House speaker bid in a third-round House vote earlier Friday.

GOP lawmakers are still in disarray more than two weeks after ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was ousted.

Twenty-five Republicans voted for someone other than Jordan. Three people who had voted for Jordan in previous rounds switched their votes against him: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Marc Molinaro, R-N.Y., and Thomas Kean, R-N.J.

Molinaro told reporters ahead of the vote that he would not be supporting Jordan now.

‘It is not my intention to do so today. That doesn’t mean that I’ve closed the door entirely,’ Molinaro said about voting for Jordan.

‘We had hoped, and I had worked with Congressman Jordan, to try to unify the conference. We are not unified. Opposition is entrenched. There is a level of anger and violence, threats of violence that are unacceptable. The best approach is to go back into our room and try to coalesce around a conservative candidate who can lead not only our conference, but Congress.,’ Molinaro said.

Fitzpatrick told reporters after the vote that he doesn’t see Jordan ‘getting there.’

Kean, who voted for McCarthy on Friday, told Fox News Digital in a statement, ‘For the past nearly three weeks, my number one priority has always been getting Congress moving again to do the work of the American people. With great respect, it has become evident that Chairman Jordan does not and will not have the votes to become Speaker.’

‘It is clear we need a conservative leader to helm the conference in this crucial time,’ he said.

Jordan himself was projecting confidence on the way to the House GOP meeting, telling reporters, ‘You guys said we’re going to lose 15-30. You know, we lost of a couple, and we had a few people missing.’

Meanwhile, Jordan also appears poised to lose at least one more supporter if he goes to the floor again Friday. 

Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, who has been voting for Jordan, told reporters after the vote that he intends to vote for former President Donald Trump to be speaker in the next round — if one happens.

‘We got the number two most popular Republican in our country, and we don’t want him — we, meaning collectively, us as a conference,’ Nehls said. ‘So my fourth vote now, this is three, my fourth vote is for Donald J. Trump. I’m moving to Donald J. Trump.’

Fox News’ Chad Pergram and Kelly Phares contributed to this report

Elizabeth Elkind is a reporter for Fox News Digital focused on Congress as well as the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and politics. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.

Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
You Might Also Like
  • Schumer praises Biden for making deal with McCarthy, tells Senate to prepare for weekend vote
  • Biden admin accuses Israeli military of human rights violations in stunning condemnation
  • Catholics call for removal of ‘abhorrent’ pro-abortion ad over depiction of Jesus Christ
  • Manchin causes yet another headache for Democrats with 2024 Senate retirement
Share
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp

previous post
New GOP bill would make Biden impose maximum sanctions on Iran
next post
Comer raises questions about $200k ‘direct payment’ from James Biden to Joe Biden in 2018

You may also like

Why Business Should Dispense with ESG

December 4, 2022

Dem lawmakers struggle to deal with fallout of Biden debate...

June 28, 2024

Biden admin hit with lawsuit for stonewalling Pete Buttigieg’s government...

June 15, 2023

Tennessee man charged with threatening to assassinate Biden, Harris and...

August 24, 2024

Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira enters not guilty plea in...

June 22, 2023

Congress races to research AI-enhanced drones to maintain national security...

June 2, 2023

‘History of anger problems’: Jill Biden mocked for hyping president...

May 30, 2024

Biden allies open fire on RFK Jr. as president struggles...

June 20, 2023

Schumer ‘forcefully’ told Biden he should drop his re-election bid:...

July 18, 2024

Texas House advances bill to ban sexual acts in front...

May 20, 2023

    Stay updated with the latest news, exclusive offers, and special promotions. Sign up now and be the first to know! As a member, you'll receive curated content, insider tips, and invitations to exclusive events. Don't miss out on being part of something special.


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent Posts

    • How to Find Compelling Charts in Every Sector

      July 10, 2025
    • White House accuses Powell of mismanaging Federal Reserve, citing headquarters renovation

      July 10, 2025
    • Italian chocolate giant Ferrero to buy Kellogg’s Froot Loops maker

      July 10, 2025
    • OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome

      July 10, 2025
    • Sports executive charged with bid-rigging in Texas arena project

      July 10, 2025

    Popular Posts

    • 1

      Biden appointee played key role in recruiting Chinese...

      June 25, 2024 3,631 views
    • 2

      Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be...

      June 27, 2024 2,919 views
    • 3

      Walz’s honeymoon with China gets fresh scrutiny as...

      August 9, 2024 2,607 views
    • 4

      Shein’s global ambitions leaves some cybersecurity experts fearful...

      July 10, 2024 2,577 views
    • 5

      Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility...

      August 29, 2024 2,451 views

    Categories

    • Economy (7,009)
    • Editor's Pick (2,171)
    • Investing (538)
    • Stock (2,662)

    Popular Posts

    • 1

      Biden appointee played key role in recruiting Chinese businesses to Delaware: ‘Longtime friends’

      June 25, 2024
    • 2

      Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be revived under new House GOP bill

      June 27, 2024
    • 3

      Walz’s honeymoon with China gets fresh scrutiny as Harris camp blasts ‘lying’ critics

      August 9, 2024
    • 4

      Shein’s global ambitions leaves some cybersecurity experts fearful of Chinese spy threats

      July 10, 2024
    • 5

      Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility that collaborated with ‘Chinese military company’

      August 29, 2024

    Latest News

    • How to Find Compelling Charts in Every Sector

      July 10, 2025
    • White House accuses Powell of mismanaging Federal Reserve, citing headquarters...

      July 10, 2025
    • Italian chocolate giant Ferrero to buy Kellogg’s Froot Loops maker

      July 10, 2025

    Categories

    • Economy (7,009)
    • Editor's Pick (2,171)
    • Investing (538)
    • Stock (2,662)

    Disclaimer: RoundTableThoughts.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2024 RoundTableThoughts.com. All Rights Reserved.

    Round Table Thoughts
    • Investing
    • Stock
    Round Table Thoughts
    • Economy
    • Editor’s Pick

    Read alsox

    Reporter’s Notebook: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy opens up...

    April 26, 2024

    Markets Feed the Poor, Government Creates...

    December 7, 2022

    Trump overwhelmingly wins CPAC’s Republican primary...

    March 5, 2023
    Sign In

    Keep me signed in until I sign out

    Forgot your password?

    Password Recovery

    A new password will be emailed to you.

    Have received a new password? Login here