Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), House Freedom Caucus founding chairman and professional antagonist, forced his colleagues to go on record on the House floor Tuesday afternoon for a first round of votes in the speakership election. What he got in return was an icy reality check.
After receiving just 200 votes in the first round — even fewer than former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in the first of his embarrassing 15-round election — it became unclear how the Ohio Republican would proceed. There were reports circulating around the Hill and on social media that Jordan would force a second vote before the end of the day. But around 5:00 p.m. ET it was announced that Jordan would take another stab at the speakership in a vote Wednesday morning, instead.
TPM’s Kate Riga and Emine Yücel were on the Hill today following Jordan’s chaotic attempt to lead an unruly party and will be back again tomorrow. Catch up on our coverage below:
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), House Freedom Caucus founding chairman and professional antagonist, forced his colleagues to go on record on the House floor Tuesday afternoon for a first round of votes in the speakership election. What he got in return was an icy reality check.
After receiving just 200 votes in the first round — even fewer than former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in the first of his embarrassing 15-round election — it became unclear how the Ohio Republican would proceed. There were reports circulating around the Hill and on social media that Jordan would force a second vote before the end of the day. But around 5:00 p.m. ET it was announced that Jordan would take another stab at the speakership in a vote Wednesday morning, instead.
TPM’s Kate Riga and Emine Yücel were on the Hill today following Jordan’s chaotic attempt to lead an unruly party and will be back again tomorrow. Catch up on our coverage below: