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As the House GOP struggles to pick a speaker, a lawmaker aims to simplify the process

Mike Flood Republican Party Tom Emmer Kevin McCarthy Domenico Montanaro Donald Trump Jim Jordan Republican NPR
Republicans in the House dashed Rep. Jim Jordan's speakership bid after three rounds of voting last week. The search for a House speaker is stretching into its third week, with nine new contenders vying for the job. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

The search for a new House speaker is stretching into a third week, as Republicans struggle to unite behind a candidate for the top job.

The House has been without a leader and unable to conduct business since a small group of hardline Republicans ousted Rep. Kevin McCarthy earlier this month. That's why Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska has introduced a "unity pledge." He hopes Republicans will sign the two-paragraph pledge and commit to supporting whoever the party nominates this a time.

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