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Following Rep. Jim Jordan’s (R-Ohio) unsuccessful initial bid for Speaker, a second round of voting is scheduled for Wednesday. However, Jordan’s prospects remain uncertain as he failed to secure sufficient GOP votes in the first round, prompting a delay in the second vote — potentially indicating waning support.
Here’s a list of the 22 Republican representatives who didn’t back Rep. Jim Jordan in the Speaker vote:
- Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) – Supported McCarthy.
- Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) – Opted for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.).
- Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) – Chose Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.).
- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) – Backed McCarthy.
- Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) – Preferred former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.).
- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) – Voted for Scalise.
- Rep. Jake Ellzey (R-Texas) – Selected Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Calif.).
- Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) – Favored Scalise.
- Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) – Supported Zeldin.
- Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) – Chose McCarthy.
- Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) – Voted for Scalise.
- Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) – Opted for Scalise.
- Rep. John James (R-Texas) – Picked former Rep. Candice Miller (R-Mich.).
- Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) – Supported Scalise.
- Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) – Backed McCarthy.
- Rep. Nick LaLota (R-N.Y.) – Voted for Zeldin.
- Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) – Chose McCarthy.
- Rep. Marianette Miller Meeks (R-Iowa) – Opted for Granger.
- Rep. John Rutherford (R-Fla.) – Supported Scalise.
- Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) – Voted for Scalise.
- Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) – Chose Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.).
- Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) – Backed Scalise.
Meanwhile, discussions are intensifying around enhancing the role of Speaker Pro Tem Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), reflecting the ongoing challenges within a divided GOP conference seeking a unified path forward.



