LIVE: Jordan Loses Second Vote for House Speaker, Will be a Third Vote

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan can only lose four Republican votes to win the Speaker role.

Jordan lost 20 votes on Monday during the first round. The Republicans did not hold a second round, which is expected today.

Jordan needs 217 Republican votes.

12:57 PM: Final second vote:

12:21 PM: Jordan loses when it 5 against him.

12:12 PM: Voting has started.

11:56 AM: Oh, look. Republicans nominate Jim Jordan.

11:13 AM: Quorum Call! I think all members are present today.

10:16 AM: The House meets at 11:00 AM. A quorum call will happen, likely followed by the same old nomination speeches. Republicans will nominate Jordan. Democrats will nominate Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

There’s also talk to give more power to Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-NC).

Tags: House of Representatives, Jim Jordan, Republicans

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