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Jim Jordan

CNN: Jim Jordan fails to win the speakership on first ballot

October 17, 2023

GOP nominee for House speaker Jim Jordan was unable to secure the gavel on the first vote. Jordan could only afford to lose three votes from Republicans during the vote if all Democrats were present. He earned 200 votes, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries won 212. Another 20 fellow Republicans voted against Jordan. #CNN #News

Manhattan DA Bragg sues Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan

October 6, 2023

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg filed a lawsuit against Republican House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan accusing him of a transparent campaign to harass and intimidate him. NBC News’ Chloe Atkins the details of the suit.