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Republicans reject Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on a first ballot, signaling more turmoil ahead - AP News — Don Bacon | ChamberLight
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Representative Jim Jordan failed to secure the speakership on a first ballot as 20 Republicans joined all Democrats in voting against him, leaving the House leadership in continued deadlock.
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