The House Republican conference has chosen Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) as their nominee for Speaker of the House, with a vote of 124-81.
Rep. Austin Scott’s (R-GA) bid, like others, was seen by many as an effort from the establishment GOP to counter the rising influence of Jordan, who received the public backing of former President Donald Trump.
Rep. Jordan’s path to the nomination has been marked by both support and resistance. His candidacy seemed to solidify after Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) removed himself from contention, failing to secure the 217 votes needed for a full House nod.
Jordan’s history as the chair of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus positioned him as a strong contender, even as he faced skepticism from moderate GOP members.
BREAKING: The House Republican conference has voted to nominate @Jim_Jordan Speaker of the House on a vote of 124-81.
It’s completely ridiculous how many Republicans voted against him. These votes should not be kept secret.
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) October 13, 2023
🚨 BREAKING: Jim Jordan gains ground in second internal vote for Speaker, wins 152-55
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) October 13, 2023
Support for Jordan grew, evidenced by endorsements like that from