Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), a conservative firebrand endorsed by former president Donald Trump, is seeking to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who was ousted more than two weeks ago.
More than two weeks ago, Rep. Patrick T. McHenry was named speaker pro tempore after Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the speakership. McCarthy designated McHenry for the role, according to House rules that require the speaker to make a secret list of representatives who could act as speaker pro tempore, or temporary speaker, in case of a vacancy. McHenry, 47, is a 10-term congressman representing the 10th Congressional District in North Carolina.
He chairs the House Financial Services Committee. During his nearly two decades in Congress, McHenry has come to be known for his signature bow ties, deadpan jokes and his stint as the Republican Party chief deputy whip. He is also a close ally of the man he replaced. The Republican Governance Group, a group of centrist Republicans, led by Rep. David Joyce , overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution to give McHenry enhanced powers as speaker until Jan. 3.
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