House Republicans Scramble for Speaker, Jordan No Longer Nominee

GOP Faces Deadlock with No Clear Path Forward

Subsequent Secret Ballot Rejects Jordan

House Republicans find themselves in a political deadlock, struggling to elect a new speaker after voting to reject Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as their nominee. A secret ballot taken in the House revealed that Jordan failed to secure enough support to become speaker.

This is the second time Jordan has failed to win the speaker's gavel. In his first attempt on Tuesday, he also came up short, leaving the House in chaos. The lack of a clear consensus among Republicans has plunged the chamber into uncertainty, with no clear path to resolving the impasse.

Jordan's defeat is a significant setback for the conservative wing of the Republican Party. He is a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and has been one of the most vocal critics of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). McCarthy had backed Jordan for speaker, but his failure to win has left McCarthy's own bid for the position in doubt.

The Republican Party finds itself deeply divided, with hardline conservatives refusing to support McCarthy or any other candidate seen as too moderate. This division has created a political gridlock that could potentially paralyze the House and prevent it from functioning effectively.