Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, the GOP’s choice to become the next Speaker of the House, failed to win the position during the first round of voting on Tuesday. Jordan received 200 votes, all from Republicans, in support of him becoming the next Speaker. New York Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries attained 212 votes, also all from his own party, but isn’t expected to be a contender for the…
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