Washington Today (10-20-23): Rep. Jordan ends bid for Speaker after House GOP no confidence vote
October 20, 2023
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46:36Now PlayingWashington Today (10-20-23): Rep. Jordan ends bid for Speaker after House GOP no confidence vote
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as posted by the channelThe race for U.S. Speaker is again wide open after no candidate gets a majority to be elected in another House floor vote today, with 25 Republicans voting for someone other than the Republican conference nominee Jim Jordan.
Then, House Republicans meet behind closed doors and vote to declare Jim Jordan is no longer the GOP nominee for Speaker. Republican Members return Monday to start looking for a new candidate.
There has been no permanent House speaker for 17 days.
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