Representative Jim Jordan Fails in Second House Speaker Vote

Rep. Jim Jordan failed Wednesday on the second ballot to secure enough votes to become House speaker, leaving the lower chamber without a leader as Republicans’ path forward remained unclear.

All total, 22 Republicans voted against Jordan, who garnered a total of 199 votes. Four more Republicans voted against him compared to Tuesday’s first ballot. He picked up two Republicans, Reps. Doug LaMalfa of California and Victoria Spartz of Virginia.

Some Republicans — including three former Republican House speakers — on Wednesday indicated they want the lower chamber to vote to elevate the authority of Rep. Patrick McHenry, the speaker pro tempore. One key Republican source texted CBS News after the vote that “all roads lead to McHenry.”

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