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Temporary powers aside, don’t expect an end to speaker drama soon

By Conn Carroll
Published October 18, 2023 8:15pm ET
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Temporary powers aside, don’t expect an end to speaker drama soon
The House of Representatives held another speaker vote today, and again Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) failed to get the 217 votes he needs to wrap up the office. In fact, he lost ground, securing just 199 votes, one less than he did yesterday. Jordan’s allies indicated this afternoon that they are willing to […]

The House of Representatives held another speaker vote today, and again Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) failed to get the 217 votes he needs to wrap up the office. In fact, he lost ground, securing just 199 votes, one less than he did yesterday.

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