In Washington, the disarray within the Republican party became glaringly evident as Rep. Jim Jordan fell short of securing enough votes to become House speaker, leaving the GOP without a clear path forward.
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A total of 22 Republicans voted against Jordan, resulting in a mere 199 votes in his favor. This marked an increase in the number of Republicans opposing him compared to the first ballot held on Tuesday. On the flip side, Jordan did manage to gain the support of two more Republicans, namely Reps. Doug LaMalfa of California and Victoria Spartz of Virginia.
Interestingly, some Republicans, including three former Republican House speakers, expressed a desire for the House to boost the authority of Rep. Patrick McHenry, the speaker pro tempore. This, however, would likely require the support of Democrats. Some Democrats indicated their willingness to back McHenry in exchange for considerations on a limited legislative agenda, further highlighting the lack of unity within the Republican party.
Despite his underwhelming performance in the second round of voting, Jordan remained determined to stay in the race. The House adjourned until noon on Thursday, leaving the situation in limbo.
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This second ballot revealed a growing opposition to Jordan, with 22 Republicans voting against him, compared to 20 in the previous ballot. The increasing number of votes against him put the House GOP majority at risk, making it challenging for Jordan to secure the gavel. His opponents within the party include centrist Republicans concerned about having a conservative hardliner as the face of the House GOP, as well as lawmakers still harboring resentment toward the group of Republicans who pushed out former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and opposed House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s bid for the speakership.
The ongoing battle for the speakership has exacerbated tensions and frustration among House Republicans. Some, like Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, predicted that Jordan would lose even more GOP votes on a third ballot. Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas criticized what he saw as aggressive tactics by Jordan’s allies against their fellow Republicans, saying they aimed to “attack the members who don’t agree with you” and “beat them into submission.” In a concerning turn, the wife of Rep. Don Bacon received anonymous text messages threatening the end of her husband’s political career.
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Amid this turmoil, Republican Rep. Dave Joyce of Ohio has taken the lead in advocating for expanding the powers of interim Speaker Patrick McHenry. However, this proposal has sparked controversy and division within the Republican ranks. Joyce’s resolution would grant McHenry greater authority over the House until early January or until a new permanent speaker is elected.
Despite the challenges and infighting, Jim Jordan remained steadfast in his determination to become the House speaker, asserting that Republicans must continue their efforts to secure leadership. While the path ahead is unclear, Jordan expressed his belief that he could still emerge as the speaker of the House.
