GOP speaker nominee Rep. JIM JORDAN (R-Ohio) is ramping up the pressure on his critics ahead of a House floor vote on Tuesday, but some Republicans are warning it could leave him exposed to back
Why it matters: Jordan got significantly close to 217 votes on Monday, but there are too many public holdout to coast to a victory on a first ballot.
- Two GOP lawmakers said they are less likely to back Jordan on a second ballot, which could further hinder his odds of getting the gavel.
At least six Republicans say they’ll vote against Jordan on the first ballot today:
- Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said he is “opposed” to Jordan, but not “never, never.”
- Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Neb) said he is planning to vote for Scalise.
- Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Neb) said he is planning to vote for Scalise.
- Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-Fla.) is voting for McCarthy.
- Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) is planning to vote for McCarthy.
- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) is planning to vote for Scalise on at least the first ballot.
- Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) said he is a “no” on Jordan after meeting with him Monday night.