U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Election

The House reconvened today after Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) fell short of receiving 217 votes to win the speakers gavel yesterday afternoon. Today, 22 Republicans voted against the Republican nominee while House Democrats continued to be united with all 212 members voting for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries: 212 Jordan: 199 Scalise: 7 McCarthy: 5 Zeldin: 3 Garcia: 1 Emmer: 1 Donalds: 1 Miller: 1 Boehner: 1 Granger: 1 Westerman: 1 217 votes are needed to win the gavel. Members have been advised that third round of votes could happen today. Download the FREE C-SPAN Now App. Discover the C-SPAN Video Library at Explore C-SPAN’s Free Educational Resources at C-SPAN: Created by Cable in 1979. Offered as a public service. Support C-SPAN by Donating Today: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Subscribe: C-SPAN Podcasts: Newsletters: #cspan