At the meeting on Tuesday, October 17, the Republican candidate for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Jim Jordan, failed to win the vote.
However, he received 200 votes, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries received 212.
Another 20 fellow Republicans voted against Jordan.
To win the speakership, Jordan had to receive the votes of all but three of his Republican colleagues, as long as every member of the House of Representatives voted. However, 20 Republicans voted against Jordan during the first vote.
Vacant position of Speaker of the US House of Representatives
On October 3, the US House of Representatives dismissed Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The decision was supported by 216 people, including 8 Republicans and 208 Democrats. 210 Republicans voted against it. This position is currently vacant. Republican Patrick McHenry served in the interim.
Politico wrote that Trump could take this post. He also confirmed his desire to become speaker “for a short time.”
Republicans subsequently nominated Steve Scalise for the position of majority leader, but he withdrew his candidacy on October 13.
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2023-10-17 18:36:25
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