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House republicans fail to elect new speaker

House republicans are once again unable to elect a new speaker. Ultra conservative Jim Jordan fell short of the 217 votes needed to claim the gavel. The house is now entering a third week effectively frozen and leaderless.
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House republicans are once again unable to elect a new speaker. Ultra conservative Jim Jordan fell short of the 217 votes needed to claim the gavel. The house is now entering a third week effectively frozen and leaderless.

Web Editor : Delaney Eyermann
Posted 2023-10-18T12:07:48-0400 - Updated 2023-10-18T12:09:05-0400