Jim Jordan failed to secure the Speakership on the first vote.
Thirteen GOP representatives voted against Jim Jordan, a stalwart conservative and founding member of the House Freedom Caucus, in the leadership election on Tuesday.
The thirteen representatives, who were expected to support Jordan, instead cast their votes for other candidates, sparking outrage among conservatives and raising questions about party unity.
The Turncoats Revealed
The thirteen GOP representatives who broke ranks are:
Don Bacon of Nebraska
Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon
Anthony D’Esposito of New York
Mario Diaz Balart of Florida
Jake Ellzey of Texas
Andrew Garbarino of New York
Carlos Gimenez of Florida
Tony Gonzales of Texas
Kay Granger of Texas
Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania
Jen Kiggans of Virginia
Nick LaLota of New York
Mike Lawler of New York
Here is the list of Republicans who have refused to vote for Jim Jordan to be Speaker of the House:
1. Don Bacon of Nebraska
2. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon
3. Anthony D’Esposito of New York
4. Mario Diaz Balart of Florida
5. Jake Ellzey of Texas
6. Andrew…
— Joey Mannarino (@JoeyMannarinoUS) October 17, 2023
Call the Congress now!
URGENT: We need all hands on deck to get @Jim_Jordan the votes needed to become Speaker.
Call your member of Congress TODAY at (202) 224-3121 and tell them to support Jim Jordan for Speaker. pic.twitter.com/dcQRValJrG
— Tea Party Patriots (@TPPatriots) October 17, 2023
This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.
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