Jordan Ousted as Speaker Nominee After 3 Failed Votes

The Ohio Republican was unable to overcome the ill will generated by 2 weeks of intrigue surrounding the ouster of the former speaker and subsequent infighting

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) sits in the House chamber after the House failed to elevate Jordan to speaker of the House for the third time in the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Oct. 20, 2023. Win McNamee/Getty Images

House Republicans revoked the nomination of Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for speaker of the House in a vote of no-confidence taken on Oct. 20, shortly after he continued to lose ground on a third ballot on the House floor.

The 112 to 86 vote came amid intense frustration among House members over the events of the past three weeks.