Jordan Falls Short in Second Vote for House Speaker
The House Speaker saga continues in our nation’s Capital this evening after Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) failed to secure enough support from his Republican colleagues for a second time this afternoon.
The House Speaker saga continues in our nation’s Capital this evening after Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) failed to secure enough support from his Republican colleagues for a second time this afternoon.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Protesters who want to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas marched to our nation’s Capitol building, demanding a ceasefire and humanitarian aid to Gaza. Many of the protesters were arrested following a sit-in demonstration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives is still without a Speaker. On Tuesday, members held their first round of votes but republicans were unable to get enough support for Jim Jordan of Ohio to win the gavel.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have a narrow majority over Democrats. Over a dozen seats currently held by Republicans are considered “toss-up” races in 2024, meaning they could go either way next November.
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