House Republicans Nominate Scalise for Speaker, But Vote Likely Not Happening Today

The House Republicans nominated Majority Leader Steve Scalise for Speaker.

Scalise won 113 votes. Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan won 99 votes.

Rep. Matt Gaetz, who led the charge against former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, will vote for Scalise.

Due to the vote count, the House will not hold a Speaker vote today. The winner needs to have at least 217 Republican votes.

Jordan offered to nominate Scalise on the House floor.

But Jordan showing support for Scalise is changing few minds. Some House Republicans said they will not vote for Scalise or are unsure.

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