Jordan Secures GOP Speaker Nomination, But Still Needs to Shore Up More Votes

For the second time this week, the House GOP has picked their speaker-designate.

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) speaks to reporters as House Republicans hold a caucus meeting at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington on Oct. 13, 2023. Win McNamee/Getty Images

House Republicans have selected their second speaker nominee in three days and will now make a second attempt to bring their designee to a vote on the House floor.

Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) won the latest nomination on Oct. 13, defeating Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) 124-88.