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In a turn of events within the Republican ranks this Friday, the party decided to withdraw their support for Jim Jordan of Ohio, the current House Judiciary Chair, in his quest to become the Speaker.

This confidential vote was cast just a few hours following Jordan’s third unsuccessful attempt on the House floor, where he saw his backing from the party diminish with each round.

This development adds another twist in the ongoing political drama that began over two weeks ago, when a group of eight Republicans collaborated with Democrats to remove the former Speaker, Kevin McCarthy of California, on October 3rd.

Jordan wasn’t the party’s first choice. Initially, they had rallied behind House Majority Leader Steve Scalise from Louisiana, but opposition to his nomination, primarily from those in Jordan’s camp, led to his withdrawal just a day after.

Following Friday’s vote, Scalise made it clear he has no plans for another Speaker bid.

Addressing his colleagues post-vote, Jordan expressed gratitude for the opportunity to have been considered for the role. “It was a privilege to be the chosen candidate for Speaker among my peers,” Jordan remarked. “But it was crucial for us to clarify whether they wanted me to persist in this capacity. So, we posed the question, and they’ve spoken.”

Jordan affirmed his commitment to resume his duties as the head of the House Judiciary Committee. “It’s vital we come together,” he emphasized. “We need to identify the right person for the job, rally behind them, and get down to the business of serving the American people.”

Representative Pat Fallon from Texas commended Jordan’s conference comments as “highly dignified,” while Representative Marc Molinaro of New York, who initially backed Jordan but shifted his support by the third vote, praised him as “graceful.”