Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, told CNN on Monday that he's optimistic about receiving the 217 votes to be named the new House speaker when the chamber convenes Tuesday.
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, told CNN on Monday that he's optimistic about receiving the 217 votes to be named the new House speaker when the chamber convenes Tuesday.Jordan is among House Republicans vying for the seat after the removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
"Ann Wagner and Mike Rogers publicly saying they support us, two great members, who do all kinds of great work," Jordan said. "That was really big.""Jim Jordan and I have had two cordial, thoughtful, and productive conversations over the past two days," Rogers wrote Monday on X. "...As a result, I have decided to support Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House on the floor.
Jordan said he is willing to go to the floor vote, even if he does not have the 217 required votes, and will stand for several ballots for the House to resume its work.
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