US EditionRepublican Jim Jordan falls short in first vote for US House speaker
- Combative right-wing Republican Jim Jordan is falling short in his bid to become speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, as at least nine Republicans have already voted against him.
- With 200 votes in the first round, Jim Jordan needs 217 votes to secure the Speaker's chair and must now try again to gain support.
- If elected, Jordan would rank second in line for the presidency and his election is seen by some as a reward for those seeking to undermine democracy.
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House speaker live updates | Jim Jordan comes up short in second round of voting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan lost the second round of balloting for House speaker on Wednesday, failing to convince his Republican detractors to support him to replace the ousted Kevin McCarthy.
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In the USA, Republican politician Jordan also failed to chair the House of Representatives in the second round of voting.
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Leaning Left64Leaning Right37Center83Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Center
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources are Center
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C 45%
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