WASHINGTON — House Republicans defied former President Donald J. Trump's endorsement of Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-R) for House Speaker, and voted in a closed door-session to select Rep. Steve Scalise (LA-R), current House majority leader, as their nominee.
The final vote was 113 for Scalise and 99 for Jordan – which means Scalise fell short of votes needed to win the speakership in a full vote on the House floor. That requires a majority of the chamber, which is currently 217 votes.
An official vote on House Speaker could take place as early as Wednesday.
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11.23.2024