GOP Launches a Third Attempt to Break House Speaker Stalemate

House Republicans will embark on their third attempt to break the Speaker stalemate this week, heading back to square one as they huddle to pick a nominee for the top spot — and hope that their new candidate can muster enough support to win the gavel on the floor.

The conference reset comes after a majority of members voted to drop House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as their nominee after he failed to win the Speakership on three ballots, having bled support on each consecutive vote. Before that, Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) withdrew his name from the race as Jordan backers said they would not support him on the floor.

Now, nine Republicans are vying for the top spot. But it remains unclear if any of the candidates will be able to drum up the votes to secure the gavel on the House floor.

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