Thrifty Banker
  • Politics
  • Business
  • World
  • Investing
  • Politics
  • Business
  • World
  • Investing

Thrifty Banker

Politics

Why Jordan couldn’t grab the speaker gavel after three failed ballots

by October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023
Why Jordan couldn’t grab the speaker gavel after three failed ballots

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, was pulled as the GOP nominee for speaker on Friday after three failed ballots.

Jordan’s downfall had several factors in play, but a few of them drove the Ohio Republican down the exit ramp after 25 Republicans voted for other speaker candidates over him.

Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., who did not vote for Jordan to be speaker, told Fox News Digital on Friday he thinks the large number of people who voted to pull Jordan from the nomination was due to the conference’s secret ballot.

The House Republican Conference on Friday convened after the third speaker vote where Jordan was removed as the nominee via secret ballot.

‘There was no reason for this suspense,’ Kelly said. ‘There was no reason for any of this going on.’

One major factor that reared its ugly head was likely the death threats made against several of Jordan’s holdouts.

GOP Reps. Marianette Miller-Meeks of Iowa and Nick LaLota of New York said this week that they received death threats after not voting for Jordan’s speakership bid.

Miller-Meeks released a statement on Wednesday night about the ‘credible death threats’ she has received after voting for House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, for speaker over Jordan in the second round of voting.

Meanwhile, LaLota posted a picture on X of an email he said he received, telling him to go ‘f— yourself and die.’

‘If I see your face, I will whip all the hair out of your f—ing head you f—ing scumbag,’ the person wrote.

Jordan’s office has denounced the death threats, with spokesperson Russell Dye calling the words ‘abhorrent’ that have ‘no place in a civil discourse.’

Nebraska GOP Rep. Don Bacon’s wife also received anonymous messages threatening to remove the congressman from his job unless he voted for Jordan.

Kelly said there ‘is no reason for people getting threatening phone calls’ and that the total votes against Jordan in the secret ballot were ‘overwhelming.’

Jordan’s stances on issues like the 2020 election also played a part in him losing the nomination.

The last presidential election became a key talking point among House Democrats as they backed Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., against Jordan for the gavel.

However, the 2020 election became a contention point in the GOP conference as well, and was a major factor in Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., not voting for Jordan.

Additionally, while Jordan managed to secure the majority of the House GOP behind him, the Ohio Republican is a polarizing figure among lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

That polarization likely played a part in pushing moderates away from voting for him, as several represent districts won by President Biden in 2020.

The House GOP conference on Friday voted to drop Jordan as its speaker nominee after a third defeat in floor-wide votes earlier in the day.

Sources told Fox News Digital that the conference had voted to remove Jordan as the nominee in a closed-door meeting.

In the final round, 25 Republicans voted against Jordan, giving him just 194 votes — far short of the approximately 217 he would need to win the speaker’s race. It was his lowest total out of the three ballots.

Fox News Digital’s Adam Shaw and Chad Pergram contributed to this report.

Houston Keene is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.  Story tips can be sent to Houston.Keene@Fox.com and on Twitter: @HoustonKeene 

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
previous post
Former Rep. Justin Amash says family members killed in Gaza church after Israeli airstrike
next post
Sen. Blackburn concerned over Biden supplemental request to aid Gaza after Hamas reportedly stole aid

Related Posts

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to celebrate 70th birthday...

December 13, 2023

China ‘afraid’ of Trump winning re-election, Taiwanese defense...

June 3, 2024

Ilhan Omar condemns Israel’s military response to Hamas,...

October 11, 2023

Kim Jong Un admits lack of ‘basic living...

January 26, 2024

Tuberville showered with support as Biden admin refuses...

September 8, 2023

GOP turns up heat on House Dems with...

May 16, 2024

Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin in ‘good condition’ as...

January 14, 2024

US judge’s school privacy ruling allows transgender bathroom...

August 12, 2023

Trump says guilty verdict is a ‘scar’ on...

May 31, 2024

Senate unanimously passes resolution to reinstate formal dress...

September 28, 2023

    Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest insights, updates, and exclusive content straight to your inbox! Whether it's industry news, expert advice, or inspiring stories, we bring you valuable information that you won't find anywhere else. Stay connected with us!


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Popular

    • 1

      Top 10 Countries for Natural Gas Production (Updated 2024)

      April 6, 2024
    • 2

      Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be revived under new House GOP bill

      June 27, 2024
    • 3

      Top 10 Uranium-producing Countries (Updated 2024)

      April 18, 2024
    • 4

      A GOP operative accused a monastery of voter fraud. Nuns fought back.

      January 3, 2025
    • 5

      Top 9 Nickel-producing Countries (Updated 2024)

      April 23, 2024
    • 6

      Australian abolitionist, Grace Forrest, receives coveted ‘Freedom from Fear’ award

      April 13, 2024
    • 7

      LME Sanctions on Russian Metal Push Copper, Nickel and Aluminum Prices Higher

      April 17, 2024

    Categories

    • Business (1,028)
    • Investing (2,046)
    • Politics (2,977)
    • Uncategorized (20)
    • World (3,347)
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: thriftybanker.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2025 thriftybanker.com | All Rights Reserved