House GOP Speaker Nominee Jim Jordan Loses Caucus Vote

Jordan Faces Backlash Amid Secret Ballot

112 Votes Casted Against, 86 in Favor

Jim Jordan, the Republican House Judiciary Chairman, has been removed as the GOP's Speaker nominee after a secret ballot vote held in the House caucus. Out of the 198 ballots cast, Jordan received 112 votes against his nomination and only 86 in favor.

This unexpected outcome is a significant setback for Jordan, who has been a prominent figure in the Republican Party and a close ally of former President Donald Trump. The vote reflects mounting opposition within the GOP to Jordan's candidacy, likely stemming from his involvement in the Ohio State University sex abuse scandal and his vocal support of Trump.