Jim Jordan loses third bid for US House Speaker

2023-10-21 00:25

The right-wing Republican pressed ahead with the vote despite growing discontent in his party.

Republican Jim Jordan has lost his third bid to become US House of Representatives Speaker, amid signs of growing rebellion in the party.

The right-wing Ohioan again fell well short of the 217 votes needed with 25 Republicans voting against him, three more than on the second ballot.

The House...