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The Latest Breaking News on The death of a "small government' GOP

Texas Republicans oppose a temporary speaker as U.S. House struggles to find leadership

The move would let the House act on legislation amid the Israel-Hamas war and other priorities, but several Texans recoiled at the idea, saying it would hand power to Democrats and break trust with supporters.

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Up close without a vote: Delegates weigh in on speakership mess - Roll Call

As the donnybrook over a House speaker drags on, the delegates from territories and the District of Columbia are frustrated they can't vote.

Roll Call

Who is temporary House speaker Patrick McHenry?

North Carolina congressman has been leading House since Kevin McCarthy’s ousting, and some want him to stay in role

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Jimmy Kimmel roasts Kevin McCarthy for blaming House speaker chaos on Democrats

Late night host compared Kevin McCarthy being ousted to a ‘tray of salmon cakes from last weekend’s hometown buffet’

The Independent UK

House speaker paralysis is confusing – a political scientist explains what's happening

Political observers, most Americans and even members of Congress can’t remember a battle for the post of speaker of the U.S. House as fraught as the one that began back in January 2023 and continues still, 10 months later.

The Conversation

Jim Jordan loses more votes in second ballot for House speaker

Comes as some House Republicans consider giving Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry more power

The Independent UK

Jordan sat stone-faced for another speaker vote. But Boehner got a laugh

The chamber broke out in laughter when Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania called out the name of John Boehner, who once called Jordan a “legislative terrorist.”

Roll Call

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US House chaos continues as Jim Jordan readies for second speaker bid

Republican Jim Jordan set for second bid to be elected speaker after he fell short by 17 votes in first round.

Al Jazeera

House Republicans reject Rep. Jim Jordan for speaker of the House, again

The House of Representatives remains paralyzed as House Republicans again struggle to agree on any member to serve as speaker.

WEKU

Former Senator Predicts Rocky Tenure For Rep. Jim Jordan As House Speaker

McCaskill expresses doubts over Jordan's ability to navigate Republican chaos and secure lasting speakership.

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Here’s what will happen next — maybe — as Jim Jordan ousted as GOP speaker nominee

Jordan backtracks on pause on speakership bid after temporary solution rejected by House GOP

The Independent UK

If Jim Jordan fails, who’s the next House speaker?

Several options have been floated as possible next options, but it remains unclear if anyone can get the 217 votes needed

The Independent UK

Jim Jordan vows to press on for speaker’s chair despite second election loss - as it happened

This blog is now closed. More Republicans voted against Jim Jordan than during the initial Tuesday vote; Democratic minority leader Hakeem Jeffries received 212 votes.

The Guardian - US

Who are the 20 House Republicans who voted against Jim Jordan in speaker vote?

Only six Republicans had publically said they wouldn’t support the Ohio congressman ahead of te vote

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What to know about the US House speaker election

After Jim Jordan failed to win the gavel on Tuesday, the House gears up for a second round of voting on Wednesday

Salon

"Will get worse": Jordan loses 1st vote

“I personally know 5 will change their votes from yes to no on second round," one Republican told Politico

The Independent UK

Jim Jordan loses first vote to become House speaker as GOP chaos deepens

The US House of Representatives now enters its second week without a speaker

WEKU

U.S. House pauses for the night before another attempt to elect a speaker

Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan failed to secure enough votes for the speakership Tuesday, and his allies are continuing to try to convince Republican opponents to get onboard before a second vote on Wednesday.

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The Independent UK

What time is the second House speaker vote for Jim Jordan?

A Jordan speakership looks far away as House convenes today for second ballot

The Guardian - US

House in limbo after 20 Republicans sink Jim Jordan’s first attempt to win speaker vote - as it happened

Hardline congressman will attempt second vote on Wednesday after falling short in first House speakership vote

The Independent UK

Jim Jordan is a conservative hellraiser in the House. Now he’s Trump’s top choice for speaker

Eric Garcia chronicles how the Ohio Republican, once called a ‘legislative terrorist’ who helped Trump try to overturn the 2020 election, is now trying to replace Kevin McCarthy after Steve Scalise bows out

The Independent UK

McCarthy predicts Jim Jordan will get enough votes to win House speakership

House Republicans voted to nominate far-right representative Jim Jordan to speaker on Friday

The Guardian - US

House remains without speaker as Jim Jordan falls short of votes in first ballot

Twenty Republicans oppose hard-right congressman in first round of voting following historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy

Roll Call

Democrats see GOP speaker ‘dysfunction’ as path to House majority

From chaos comes opportunity, some say, and while Republicans’ ouster saga may be bad for the country, it’s good for Democrats’ chances.

The Independent UK

McCarthy predicts Jim Jordan will get enough votes to win speakership

House Republicans voted to nominate far-right representative Jim Jordan to speaker on Friday

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