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McCarthy on possibly losing speakership over deal to avert shutdown: “So be it”
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he stands by his decision to pass a bill to avert a government shutdown with the help of Democrats, despite the challenge to his speakership. McCarthy said the House will…
Jordan facing GOP holdouts in speaker race, Democrats trying to get Jeffries elected
The Republican nominee for House speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan, is working to shore up support within his own party ahead of Tuesday’s vote, but the Ohio lawmaker is likely dozens of votes away from securing…
Jordan says he feels “really good” about House speaker vote
House minority whip Katherine Clark says a vote to elect a new speaker could be held Tuesday, but it is not clear if Rep. Jim Jordan, nominated for the role by Republicans last Friday, has…
Jordan trying to secure votes for House speakership as some doubt he can reach 217
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, of Ohio, is expected to try again to win the House speakership Wednesday morning after losing on the first ballot Tuesday. Jordan had initially vowed to keep lawmakers on the House…
Some Republicans say they’re getting death threats after not backing Jim Jordan for speaker
Rep. Jim Jordan says he’ll remain in the race for House speaker, even though he lost more ground Wednesday than he gained in a second vote, winning 199 votes, compared to 200 on Tuesday. Some…
Watch Live: House takes up 3rd speaker vote as Jim Jordan attempts to clinch gavel | CBS News
The House of Representatives is holding a third speaker vote on Friday as Rep. Jim Jordan attempts to win over the Republicans who voted against him in previous rounds. “Our plan this weekend is to…
