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House Republicans elect Jim Jordan as minority leader after midterm losses

Jordan's election as House GOP leader sets the party's direction for oversight of a Democratic-controlled chamber next Congress.

Photo: The Tribune-Democrat

What happened

House Republicans elected Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio as their leader on Tuesday in a secret-ballot vote. The New York Times+1 Jordan defeated House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana by a vote of 106 to 73. Ground News Jordan will assume the role when the 120th Congress convenes in January. Ground News Republicans also re-elected Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota as minority whip, defeating Representative August Pfluger 103 to 36. Ground News Senate Republicans unanimously re-elected Senator John Thune of South Dakota as minority leader. CBS News

Around it

The results followed heavy midterm losses in which Democrats flipped at least 44 seats, and outgoing House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not seek another leadership post. Ground News Jordan is a top ally of President Trump and the current chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. CBS News On the same day, the House blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his handling of the war with Iran and other issues, with outgoing Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky the only Republican voting against a motion to send the impeachment bid to a committee. CBS News

What comes next

Jordan is set to take the minority leader role when the 120th Congress convenes in January. Ground News

Sources

  1. The New York TimesVideo: Jim Jordan to Lead House G.O.P. After Midterm Losses
  2. The Tribune-DemocratRep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority
  3. CBS NewsGOP picks House and Senate leaders, Hegseth impeachment vote is killed
  4. Ground NewsGOP Taps Combative Jordan as Next House Minority Leader

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